Description
A bold, bitter-sweet twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, the Black Manhattan swaps vermouth for rich amaro (like Averna) for deeper herbal complexity. Perfect for whiskey lovers craving sophistication in under 5 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz rye whiskey (or bourbon)
- 1 oz Averna amaro (or other coffee-forward amaro)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry or orange twist (garnish)
- Ice (large cubes preferred)
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Fill a rocks or coupe glass with ice water to chill.
- Mix: In a mixing glass, combine rye, Averna, and bitters. Add ice and stir 25–30 seconds.
- Strain: Discard ice water, strain cocktail into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Add a Luxardo cherry or orange twist. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitutions: Swap Averna for Ramazzotti or Montenegro amaro. Bourbon works if you prefer sweeter notes.
- Pro Tip: Stir longer (35 seconds) for a silkier texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Black Manhattan, amaro cocktail, whiskey drinks, easy cocktails