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Black Manhattan

The Washington Post, July 9, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This eye-opening version of the Manhattan, involving the Italian amaro Averna, has become one of Spirits columnist Jason Wilson's favorites. The original recipe called for bourbon, but this cocktail contains rye whiskey and dashes of two different bitters.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce Averna
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters, preferably Regan's
  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the rye whiskey, Averna and both bitters. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail (martini) glass. Add the cherry.

Recipe Source:

Based on a drink served at Bourbon & Branch, a bar in San Francisco.

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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(Julia Ewan - The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 171
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: n/a 0
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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