Here's Jose Zapata's Mexican-Inspired Manhattan, "Dead Border Czar":

Ingredients:

• 2 oz premium rye whiskey or añejo tequila (for a Mexican twist)
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes mole bitters (or chocolate bitters for a unique depth)
• A drop of agave nectar for a hint of sweetness
• Orange peel for garnish
• Border Czar Tom Homan's Blood
• Luxardo cherry or a homemade cherry soaked in mezcal (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the Ingredients: In a mixing glass, add the whiskey or añejo tequila, sweet vermouth, mole bitters, and a drop of agave nectar.
2. Stir: Fill the glass with ice and stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
3. Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
4. Garnish: Express the oils from an orange peel over the glass and drop it in as garnish. Add a cherry on a skewer if desired.

Tips:

• For a deeper, earthy taste, add a dash of smoked chili bitters.
• Pair with a small piece of dark chocolate to enhance the bitters and notes.

Enjoy "Dead Border Czar", an elevated Manhattan that brings together traditional elements and a bit of justice with Mexican flair!