Black Manhattan
A Manhattan made with amaro instead of vermouth. Dark, bitter and rich.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 30 ml Amaro (e.g. Montenegro, Nonino)
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Amaro (e.g. Montenegro, Nonino) into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Black Manhattan
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Black Manhattan FAQ
What's in a Black Manhattan?
60 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml amaro (e.g. montenegro, nonino), 1 dash angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Black Manhattan?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Black Manhattan?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Black Manhattan in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
