Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Savor the bold, bittersweet twist of the Black Manhattan Cocktail! This modern take on the classic Manhattan swaps sweet vermouth for Averna amaro, blending rye whiskey and bitters into a rich, sophisticated sip. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests with a quick, elegant drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz Averna amaro
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place a coupe glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill it thoroughly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing glass, add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz Averna amaro, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters.
- Add Ice and Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain: Remove the coupe glass from the freezer and strain the mixture into it using a fine strainer.
- Garnish: Drop 1 maraschino cherry into the drink and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Use a high-proof rye whiskey (like 100-proof) for a stronger flavor backbone.
- Variation 1: Swap rye whiskey for bourbon if you prefer a sweeter, smoother taste.
- Variation 2: Try Cynar or Amaro Montenegro instead of Averna for a different bitter profile.
- Garnish Twist: Replace the cherry with an orange peel twist for a citrusy aroma.
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 4g (from the maraschino cherry and amaro)
- Protein: 0g
- Alcohol: ~22g (based on 2 oz rye whiskey at 40% ABV and 1 oz Averna at 29% ABV)