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A Black Manhattan Recipe garnished with a Luxardo cherry and a twist of orange peel, served in a coupe glass in a dimly lit bar setting.

Black Manhattan Recipe

A rich, spirit-forward Black Manhattan Recipe variation made with rye whiskey and Averna amaro. Bittersweet, smooth, aromatic, and perfect for dinner parties thanks to its simple stirred preparation and sophisticated flavor.
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Keyword: Averna Amaro, Best Black Manhattan recipe, Black Manhattan Averna, Black Manhattan on the rocks, Black Manhattan variations, Simple black manhattan recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing glass (Or pint glass)
  • 1 Bar spoon (Any long spoon works)
  • 1 Hawthorne or julep strainer (Fine-mesh optional)
  • 1 Jigger (For measuring)
  • 1 Chilled coupe or rocks glass (Freeze 15 minutes for best results)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye whiskey - Bourbon works too
  • 1 oz Averna amaro - Or Nonino Cynar, Montenegro, Ramazzotti
  • 2 dashes - Angostura bitters
  • — — Ice cubes - For stirring
  • 1 — Brandied cherry - Garnish
  • 1 strip Orange peel - Optional garnish

Instructions

  • Place a coupe or rocks glass in the freezer for 15 minutes or fill with ice water while preparing the drink.
    A bartender pouring a Black Manhattan cocktail from a metal shaker through a strainer into a chilled coupe glass on a marble countertop.
  • Add rye whiskey, Averna amaro, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled two-thirds with large ice cubes.
  • Stir in a smooth circular motion for 20–30 seconds to chill and dilute properly.
    A Black Manhattan cocktail served in a gold-rimmed coupe glass with two clear ice cubes and a cocktail pick, sitting on a marble surface.
  • Empty ice from the chilled glass, then strain the cocktail into the glass (with ice if using a rocks glass).
  • Add a brandied cherry and optionally express an orange peel over the drink before serving.
    A Black Manhattan cocktail garnished with a Luxardo cherry and a twist of orange peel, served in a coupe glass in a dimly lit bar setting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 185kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Calcium: 4mg
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