MANHATTAN EAST*

Dale DeGroff's remake of the Manhattan, an original recipe created for House & Garden's special 2007 Design Issue

1 1/2 ounces Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey

½ ounce Dry Sake

2 Dashes bitters Peychaud's Bitters

1 ounce Canton Ginger Liqueur*

Stir and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a flamed** orange peel.(flaming the peel is optional but it makes a nice show!

FLAMING: To flame the oil, hold a lit match in one hand, and the twist in the other. Hold the twist by the side not the ends, between thumb and forefinger, skin side down, about four inches above the drink. Don't squeeze or you'll lose all the oil before you flame. Hold the match between the drink and the twist, closer to the twist. Snap the twist sharply, propelling the oil through the lit match and onto the surface of the drink. (Be sure to hold twist far enough from the drink to avoid getting a smoky film on the glass.)

•  Available at Union Square Wines & Spirits, Astor Wines & Spirits, and Morrell Wine