Modern Classic

Black Manhattan

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

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

60 ml Rye whiskey
30 ml Averna
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash Orange bitters

Preparation

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

Garnish

Brandied cherry

Origin story

The Black Manhattan emerged in the early 2000s as a modern twist on the classic Manhattan, using Averna, an Italian amaro, instead of sweet vermouth. Its popularity grew in cocktail bars, particularly in New York City, where bartenders sought to innovate traditional recipes.