Black Manhattan
modern Difficulty: 2/5 3 min
Modern Manhattan variation with Averna amaro replacing vermouth
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Brandied cherry
A modern classic that substitutes Averna Sicilian amaro for the sweet vermouth in a Manhattan. Created by bartender Todd Smith at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco. The amaro adds bittersweet herbal depth that transforms the familiar Manhattan template into something darker and more complex.