Black Manhattan
Veteran mixologist Todd Smith created the Black Manhattan when he worked at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco. It’s a moody, flavorful twist on a classic Manhattan, with dark amaro (Smith calls for Averna) taking the place of sweet vermouth, and spicy rye in place of bourbon.
It’s a genius recipe that hits all the right notes: smooth, sweet, faintly herbal, and a little bit of spice and citrus from the rye and bitters.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Rye whiskey
- 1 part Amaro
- 1 dash Aromatic bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
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Read more
- Black Manhattan Recipe at Imbibe magazine
Abbey Mears, Google Play Store 
