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The Black Manhattan

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Why you are pouring this tonight

Amaro Averna replaces sweet vermouth. The drink becomes darker, more bitter, more interesting. Invented in San Francisco in 2005; now on every serious cocktail menu.

What changes from the Manhattan

Sweet vermouth out. Amaro Averna in. Angostura still, plus orange bitters.

What to pour it alongside

Dark chocolate, aged beef, espresso.

The recipe

The Black Manhattan cocktail variation of The Manhattan. Food & Drinks recipe photo.

The Black Manhattan

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ml bourbon or rye
  • 30 ml Amaro Averna
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Maraschino cherry to garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Stir all with ice for 20-30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Drop in a cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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Want the classic? Our Manhattan recipe is here.