Black Manhattan

Black Manhattan is an amaro-based version of the legendary Manhattan cocktail. The drink is made with rye, Averna (bitter Italian amaro), orange bitters, and Angostura bitters. To make the drink, all the ingredients are stirred with ice, and the cocktail is then strained into a chilled cocktail glass.

This Manhattan variation was created in 2005 by Todd Smith, a mixologist at the Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco. The cocktail is now considered a modern classic. Black Manhattan is served in a coupe glass garnished with a cherry.