Black Manhattan - Halloween Cocktail

This is a great cocktail to kick off the holiday season. When the weather changes from Summer to Fall, you find yourself craving a bolder cocktail with richer flavor. Here's a popular variation of the Manhattan Cocktail that works perfectly. It's called the Black Manhattan. You are essentially swapping out Sweet Vermouth for Averna, which is a Sicilian liqueur.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces Bourbon or Rye Whiskey

• 1 ounce Averna amaro

• 1 dash Angostura bitters

• 1 dash Orange bitters

• Garnish: brandied cherry

  
  

Steps

1. Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey, Averna, Angostura bitters and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

3. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

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