Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

The Black Manhattan Cocktail is a sophisticated variation of the traditional Manhattan cocktail, swapping sweet vermouth with the rich, herbal flavors of amaro. This Italian-inspired twist gives the drink a darker, more complex profile while keeping the classic balance of whiskey and bitters. It’s a perfect cocktail for those who enjoy something a bit more intense and layered.

Black Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

4

minutes

Calories

216

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 60 ml 2 fl oz rye whiskey or bourbon

• 30 ml 1 fl oz amaro (such as Averna or Cynar)

• 1 dash 1 dash Angostura bitters

• 1 dash 1 dash orange bitters

Equipment

• 
  Mixing glass
• 
  Bar spoon
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Strainer
• 
  Coupe glass

Instructions

• Fill a mixing glass with ice.
• Pour in the rye whiskey (or bourbon) and amaro.
• Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters and 1 dash of orange bitters.
• Stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
• Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. You can serve it neat or over one large ice cube.
• Garnish with a cherry or a twist of orange peel.