A Black Manhattan cocktail with a lemon peel garnish

Black Manhattan
Cocktail Recipe

Herbal
Spicy
Bittersweet

The Black Manhattan is a modern variation on the classic Manhattan that swaps sweet vermouth for amaro, giving the drink a deeper, more bittersweet character.

Ingredients

Number of servings

01

Equipment

  • Martini glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon

Bartender tip: Use larger chunks of ice in the mixing glass, to avoid dilution. Smaller ice melts faster, affecting the flavour of the cocktail.

A person cutting an orange peel
Method
STEP 01
Pour
Add the whiskey, amaro and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice
STEP 02
Stir
Stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds until well until combined and chilled
STEP 03
Strain
Strain into a martini glass
STEP 04
Garnish
Garnish with a twisted orange peel

The Black Manhattan is a darker take on the classic Manhattan, swapping sweet vermouth for amaro to create a dark and bittersweet cocktail.

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