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Big flavours combine harmoniously in this Manhattan riff which substitutes bitters for an amaro
Caspian Berggren
1st June 2025 at 12:54
I really love these super simple (three ingredients, all jigger) cocktails, and especially when they are this delicious. It's a bit on the sweeter end but that's okay. The ingredients are all very complex so the drink still has a lot of interesting things to discover over time.
24th January 2025 at 13:18
A very nice variation on a classic Manhattan/red hook. … might be time to revisit those as well!
22nd January 2025 at 03:03
As a lover of Black Manhattans and the Dolin/Punt e Mes mix that Death and Co uses for their classic Manhattans, I am blown away by this drink. This is one of the most balanced stirred cocktails I have had. I am going to have fun riffing on this one.
24th January 2025 at 13:01
Agreed, lots of room for experimentation with this one.
28th August 2024 at 02:00
Since i can't make my own personal comments any more without subscribing (what a joke) I guess I'll make them public. Finally tried the correct version, think I preferred with cocchi.
28th August 2024 at 08:17
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25th June 2024 at 01:44
Accidentally poured cocchi instead of punt e mes. Still delicious. Now to try the right way.
6th June 2023 at 23:58
probably my favourite Manhattan riff. haven't got Averna at home, but honestly works really well with Mr. Black's coffee amaro
25th April 2023 at 18:11
just the right amount of spice and sweet. not much bitter but enough that you get it in the back of your throat. a definite make again.
29th October 2022 at 19:27
Great complexity and balanced aroma - Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Punt E Mes, Averna.
26th September 2022 at 03:47
Wow, just wow. A perfect evening sipper. Well balanced, slightly sweet, and with some kick. Going onto my favourites. Used a California rye, Rip Tide Cask Strength Rye, at 118 proof. Nice.
3rd April 2022 at 21:30
Recommend a long site stir for dilution, and orange bitters. Nice and easy...
24th January 2025 at 13:06
Yes a dash of Bitter truth orange bitters added an almost smoky bacon-like effect. Especially given that the available orange wasn’t the freshest…
10th November 2021 at 11:49
Woof! Tried it with Sazerac Rye and Punt E Mes. The rye matched perfectly with the Averna, vermouth, and flamed orange zest. Had to have another the next day!
14th November 2020 at 06:31
Elixir of the gods! Reminiscent of citrus infused espresso. The flamed orange plays nicely with the flavors of amaro and hum of dark Molasses.
14th November 2020 at 06:25
Rye enhanced by the Averna. Thicker mouthfeel than expected, perhaps due to the sugar from the amaro. Very nice.
25th July 2020 at 01:19
Instant classic. Really shows off the rye.