Black Manhattan
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Amaro (Averna or similar) — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A modern Manhattan variant that swaps sweet vermouth for a bittersweet Italian amaro, deepening the drink considerably.
Cultural Background: Created by bartender Todd Smith at San Francisco's Bourbon & Branch in the early 2000s, it's one of the more successful 21st-century additions to the Manhattan family.
Tips: Averna is the classic choice, but any rich, dark amaro will work.
Variations: Try it with bourbon instead of rye for an even richer, sweeter profile.
Serving Suggestion: A good after-dinner option thanks to the amaro's digestif character.
Nutrition: Approx. 180 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What's amaro?
A: An Italian bittersweet herbal liqueur, traditionally drunk as a digestif.
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Amaro (Averna or similar) — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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