Modern Classic
Black Manhattan
3 min.Rye Whiskey
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey (alt. Bourbon)6 cl
- Amaro Averna (alt. Amaro Nonino)3 cl
- 2 dash
- 1 dash
- Garnish
- CoupeGlass type
Step-by-step
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.1
- Add rye whiskey, Amaro Averna, and bitters.2
- Stir until chilled (~20 seconds).3
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.4
- Garnish with a cherry or orange twist.5
Flavor profile
- bitterherbalspicy
Specs
- Origin
- A modern Manhattan variation that replaces sweet vermouth with amaro, first appearing in the early 2000s.History
- Amaro Averna is the most commonly used amaro in the Black Manhattan.Trivia
- Steak, Dark chocolate, CharcuteriePairings
- Smoky Black Manhattan Add a small measure of peaty Scotch for an intriguing smoky dimension.
Alts.- Modern Cocktails GuideSource