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Black Manhattan

A Manhattan with Averna instead of vermouth. Darker, bitter and syrupy.

Strength
Spirit-forward
Sweetness
Balanced
RyeAverna

Ingredients

  • 60 ml2 ozRye whiskey
  • 30 ml1 ozAverna
  • 1 dash1 dashAngostura bitters
  • 1 dash1 dashOrange bitters

Makes one drink, about 90 ml before ice.

Method

  1. Put the coupe in the freezer to chill.
  2. Add everything to a mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir for about 30 seconds, until very cold.
  3. Strain into the coupe.
  4. Garnish: brandied cherry.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Brandied cherry
Tastes
Bitter, Boozy, Herbal

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