Mission Fuel: The BYL Batched Manhattan by @Bev_Czech

Mission Fuel: The BYL Batched Manhattan by @Bev_Czech

Mission Fuel: The BYL Batched Manhattan

This one comes straight from the creative mind of Bev Czech (@bev_czech) — a close friend of the brand and someone who understands flavor, form, and function the same way we do.

He brought us an experience worth repeating: a batched Manhattan made BYL style — freezer ready, smooth as orbit, and perfect for sessions that lean slow and classy.

The History Behind the Sip

The Manhattan is one of the first modern cocktails — dating back to the 1860s. A mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, it’s known for its balance and punch. Traditionally made with rye, but bourbon, Canadian, blended, or Tennessee whiskey all do the job.

Bev Czech’s take? Keep it simple, batch it clean, and serve it cold — BYL ready.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 bottle (750ml) of bourbon or whiskey
    (Bev’s pick: Buffalo Trace — reliable, bold, and well-priced)

  • 1 bottle (500ml) of sweet vermouth
    (Dolin Sweet Red — classic and smooth)

  • 1 bottle of aromatic bitters

  • A large decanter or pitcher

  • Optional: small bottles or flasks for gifting the overflow

Want a smaller batch? Scale down using 500ml bourbon and a 2:1 ratio of bourbon to vermouth.

How to Build It

  1. Pour your entire bottle of bourbon into a large pitcher or decanter.

  2. Add 12.5 oz of sweet vermouth.

  3. Add a few strong dashes of bitters.

  4. Stir the batch thoroughly, then pour it back into the bourbon bottle.

  5. Store it in the freezer — ready to pour at any time.

BYL Tip: You’ll have a little leftover. Bottle that up separately and gift it to someone who deserves it — or keep it stashed for your next off-grid linkup.

How to Serve It (The Bring Ya Lungs Way)

  • Classic: Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.

  • The BYL Way: Pour over a single large ice cube in a heavy glass. Add two dashes of bitters. Garnish with an orange or lemon peel.

Vibe out. Clean sip. No shortcuts.

More Coming from Bev Czech x BYL

This is just one ritual from many.
Bev Czech is dialing in flavors that pair with the BYL lifestyle — from bold cocktail batches to lighter, citrus-forward builds that hit just right when the session calls for something chilled.

Follow @bev_czech for more, and stay posted in The Briefing Room for future collab drops, pairings, and drinkable features that match the mission.

Breathe deeper. Sip slower. Move smarter.

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