Black Manhattan⁣
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2 oz @heavenhilldistillery Rittenhouse rye⁣
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.75oz @averna amaro
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1 dash @thebittertruthcompany Aromatic bitters ⁣
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1 dash cherry bitters⁣
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Infuse with cherries and vanilla for five days. Strain through cheesecloth. Stir over ice and strain again. Express orange peel and discard. Garnish with brandied cherry. Serve up. ⁣
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Another one for the @homebarawards . This time I took the spec for the Black Manhattan, adjusted it slightly, and infused it for five days with black cherries and a split vanilla bean. ⁣
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The Black Manhattan is a great variation on the classic Manhattan using Averna Amaro in place of the sweet vermouth. As far as amari go, Averna is one of the sweeter ones available which makes it a solid substitute for sweet vermouth. The herbal and citrus flavors work really well with the rye whiskey in a Manhattan. Another upside here is that Averna won't oxidize quickly the way vermouth will, making it easier to work with when it comes to infusions. ⁣
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The vanilla infusion added a slight vanilla sweetness to the drink that reminded me of a Bourbon Manhattan. The cherries turned the drink an even darker color and added a subtle fruit flavor. ⁣

Image and recipe courtesy of @thenickromancer.

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