How to Make the Black Manhattan

The Black Manhattan takes the familiar shape of the classic and gives it a darker, more complex twist. By swapping vermouth for amaro, it becomes richer, deeper, and just a little moodier.

It is still spirit forward, still elegant, but with an added layer of bitterness and spice that makes it feel more modern and intriguing.

Why Lush Life Loves It

This is what I order when I want a Manhattan but with a bit more edge. It feels like the grown up version, especially on a cold evening when something richer just makes more sense.

Here’s the recipe:

Black Manhattan

Susan

Learn how to make a Black Manhattan, a darker, bittersweet twist on the classic cocktail using rye whiskey and amaro.

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Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

• Cocktail Jigger
• Cocktail Mixing Glass 
• Hawthorne Cocktail Strainer
• Bar Spoon
• Fine Mesh Sieve Strainer
• Ice Cube Tray
• Coupe Martini Glass, Set of 4
• Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Ingredients

 

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• 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
• 1 oz amaro
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Garnish: Luxardo cherry or expressed orange peel

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
• Stir until well chilled and properly diluted, about 25 to 30 seconds.
• Double strain into a chilled coupe.
• Garnish with a cherry or an expressed orange peel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 7gPotassium: 1mgSugar: 6gIron: 0.01mg

Keyword manhattan, Manhattan cocktail

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