BLACK MANHATTAN
- 2 oz Atticus Jones Rye
- 1 oz Averna amaro
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Add all ingredients to Yari glass. Top with ice and stir 50 turns. Strain with Hawthorne Strainer and pour into martini glass. Skewer one Luxardo Cherry as garnish and add to glass.
The Manhattan’s dark, mysterious cousin—rye-forward, amaro-rich, and absolutely captivating.
Take everything you love about a classic Manhattan, swap the sweet vermouth for Averna amaro, and welcome to the dark side. The Black Manhattan is bold, complex, and unapologetically sophisticated—starting with Atticus Jones Colorado Straight Rye Whiskey (our 2025 American Craft Spirits Competition Bronze medalist) and layered with herbal, bittersweet amaro that changes everything.
Our 100% Colorado grain-to-glass rye brings spice, depth, and character that holds its own against Averna’s rich complexity. Angostura and orange bitters add aromatic layers, and those 50 stirs? That’s how you achieve the silky texture and perfect dilution this drink deserves.
Strained into a martini glass and garnished with a Luxardo cherry, this is the cocktail you order when the regular Manhattan just isn’t moody enough. It’s darker, richer, and proof that sometimes the best variations are the ones that take risks.
The Vibe: Noir film meets craft cocktail culture—dramatic and delicious
The Occasion: Late-night conversations, rye whiskey appreciation, or when you’re feeling adventurous
The Move: Don’t rush those stirs—this drink rewards precision
An award-winning Colorado rye, elevated with amaro and a whole lot of confidence. This is how we do dark and stormy.
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