Black Manhattan
Origin
Todd Smith · Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco · 2007
Manhattan with Averna in place of sweet vermouth — bittersweet and darker
A Manhattan with Averna in place of sweet vermouth — bittersweet, darker, deeper.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Amaro Averna
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Tips
- A 2:1 rye-to-amaro ratio keeps the whiskey present.
- A high-rye whiskey balances Averna's caramel-and-bitter sweetness.
Notes
Todd Smith created the Black Manhattan at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco in 2007. Swapping sweet vermouth for Averna pulls the drink toward chocolate, cola, and bitter root.
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