Black Manhattan

Todd Smith's Bourbon & Branch creation swaps sweet vermouth for Amaro Averna — the herbal bitterness of the Sicilian amaro deepens and darkens the classic Manhattan, adding coffee and chocolate notes that make this one of the most satisfying stirred whiskey variations.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ozRye Whiskey
  • 1 ozAmaro Averna
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

stirred · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine rye, Amaro Averna, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

spiced
51%
body
40%
bitter
28%
sweet
26%
herbal
24%
earthy
23%
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