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Black Manhattan

A sophisticated cocktail that combines rye whiskey with Averna amaro and black walnut bitters for a rich, complex drink.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon for a sweeter profile
  • 1 oz Averna amaro
  • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters optional
  • 1 Luxardo maraschino cherry for garnish
  • 1 twist orange peel for aroma and oils
  • Ice large cubes for mixing and serving

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixing glass or pint glass
  • Bar spoon or long mixing spoon
  • Jigger (1.5 oz and 0.75 oz measurements)
  • Strainer (preferably Hawthorne or julep)
  • Coupe or Nick and Nora glass
  • Citrus zester or channel knife for garnish
  • Ice cubes (prefer larger, slower-melting cubes)

Method
 

  1. Fill your coupe or Nick and Nora glass with ice and a splash of water, then set it aside.
  2. Measure out your rye, Averna, sweet vermouth, and bitters using a jigger.
  3. Add large ice cubes to your mixing glass until it's about three-quarters full.
  4. Pour 2 oz of rye whiskey into the mixing glass.
  5. Pour 1 oz of Averna amaro into the mixing glass.
  6. Add 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth to the mixing glass.
  7. Add 2 dashes of black walnut bitters and 1 dash of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.
  8. Stir the mixture slowly and deliberately for about 30 seconds.
  9. Discard the ice from your chilled glass and strain the cocktail into it.
  10. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass.
  11. Add a Luxardo maraschino cherry as the final garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Pairs well with dark chocolate desserts and hearty fare.