Modern Classic

Black Manhattan

Name: Black Manhattan
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Rye whiskey; 30 ml Averna; 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

60 ml Rye whiskey
30 ml Averna
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Brandied cherry

Origin story

The Black Manhattan is a modern reinterpretation of the classic Manhattan, gaining popularity in the 21st century. It substitutes sweet vermouth with Averna, showcasing a trend toward richer, herbal flavors.