The Seelbach is a modern cocktail that was created in the 1990s by Adam Seger at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. His hope was to craft a signature drink that could've been served when the hotel opened pre-Prohibition, and he landed on this mash-up of a Manhattan and a Champagne Cocktail. He also dreamed up an elaborate backstory about how it was first made that eventually became cocktail lore: that it happened when a hotel bartender used a Manhattan to catch the overflow from a newly open bottle of sparkling wine.
Add bourbon, triple sec, aromatic bitters, and Creole bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Top with sparkling wine.
Garnish with orange twist.