A riff on the classic Manhattan. The Sicilian Manhattan is also sometimes referred to as a Black Manhattan or Averno Manhattan.
-MBK
Sicilian Manhattan
Ingredients
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth
- 1 Luxardo cherry
- 1 slice fresh orange peel
- 1 oz. Averna Amaro Liqueur
- 2 oz. Bourbon good quality such as Maker's Mark
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Using a shaker, combine vermouth, bourbon, amaro, and bitters. Add ice and stir for 30-45 seconds. Strain and serve into your glass of choice. Add luxardo cherry. Garnish with fresh orange peel, expressing the oils over the glass before adding to your drink. For an extra special cocktail, try lightly flaming your orange peel with a kitchen torch to extract more orange flavor before expressing. Enjoy!