Modern Manhattan variation with Averna amaro replacing vermouth

Black Manhattan

Modern Manhattan variation with Averna amaro replacing vermouth

modern Difficulty: 2/5 3 min

Ingredients

  • 2 dashes (1.2 ml) Angostura Aromatic Bitters bitters
    Classic aromatic bitters
  • 1 oz (29.6 ml) Averna modifier
    Sicilian amaro
  • 2 oz (59.1 ml) Rye Whiskey spirit
    American rye whiskey
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Instructions

  1. Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz Averna amaro, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to mixing glass
  2. Fill with ice and stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled coupe glass Pre-chill glass
  4. Garnish with brandied cherry
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