Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey e.g. Rittenhouse, Bulleit Rye, Old Overholt
- 30 ml Averna
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Garnish Brandied cherry e.g. Luxardo, Amarena
Preparation
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.
