Smoky Amaro Black Manhattan
A bold Manhattan variation featuring the herbal complexity of Amaro Averna, balanced with Campari and sweet vermouth, served with a citrus twist. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Rye Whiskey, Amaro Averna, Sweet Vermouth for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Amaro Averna
- 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Campari
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz Amaro Averna, 0.5 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.25 oz Campari.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then twist and rest it on the rim as garnish.









