This is the one. I’ve been trying different cocktail recipes and posting them for a while now. Recently, I’ve been trying different Manhattan cocktail recipes. It is a classic cocktail that is very booze forward. First I tried a Perfect Manhattan, I still found it a bit sweet. Next I tried the Dry Manhattan, which wasn’t sweet enough. I inadvertently created a Brooklyn cocktail, by adding cherry liqueur to a dry Manhattan which actually turned out great. The Black Manhattan fits my tastes perfectly. Amaro is sweet, but not too sweet so it makes a perfect replacement for dry or sweet vermouth.

Ingredients for a Black Manhattan

• 2 ounces Rye Whiskey (I prefer Willett or Rittenhouse BIB)
• 1 ounce Amaro
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters.
• 2 Luxardo cherries to garnish

How to make a Black Manhattan

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass: rye whiskey, Amaro, Angostura bitters, orange bitters.
2. Add ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.
3. Strain to a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
4. Garnish with Luxardo cherries.