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Black Manhattan

A bold twist on the classic Manhattan, the Black Manhattan combines bourbon or rye with coffee liqueur for a rich, smooth, and moody cocktail that's perfect for evening sipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur such as Kahlua
  • 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters optional
  • Ice cubes for mixing
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
  • 1 small orange twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixing glass
  • Barspoon
  • Jigger
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Coupe glass
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail mixing glass with large ice cubes.
  2. Measure and pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice.
  3. Add 1 ounce of sweet vermouth to the glass.
  4. Pour in 1/2 ounce of coffee liqueur.
  5. Add 2 to 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and 1 dash of orange bitters.
  6. Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  7. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
  8. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and express an orange twist over the surface before dropping it in. Serve immediately.

Notes

Stir rather than shake to maintain clarity and a silky texture. Use high-quality spirits for the best flavor.