Black Cherry Manhattan

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A rye or bourbon Manhattan deepened with Amarena cherry syrup and Angostura bitters, served over a large ice cube.

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INGREDIENTS

2 oz rye or bourbon
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1/4 oz Amarena cherry syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Cocktail Method

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with Amarena cherries.

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RYE VS BOURBON

Rye keeps this drink spicier and more structured against the sweetness of the cherry syrup, while bourbon leans softer and rounder. Either works, so pick based on what's already open on your bar cart.

AMARENA CHERRY SYRUP

The syrup from a jar of Amarena cherries is dark, slightly tart, and less cloying than a straight simple syrup, which is what gives this Manhattan its depth without tipping it into dessert territory. If you want it rounder, a small amount of maple syrup can round out the edges, but taste before adjusting so you don't lose the cherry flavor. → Shop our favorite Amarena cherries

SERVED OVER ICE

This version is built over a large ice cube rather than served up, which mellows the pour slightly and lets it stretch a little longer. If you prefer a classic Manhattan, strain it into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora instead.

GARNISH

Amarena cherries on a pick give this a darker, more sophisticated look than a standard maraschino cherry garnish, and they echo the syrup used in the drink itself.

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