Black Manhattan
Black Manhattan is a bold, spirit-forward riff that brings a lighter, more bitter twist to a modern classic. Crafted with Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Straight Whiskey Blend, Cynar, and grapefruit bitters, this cocktail is less sweet and less viscous than an Averna-style version, letting the whiskey shine with a bright grapefruit accent.
Black Manhattan Ingredients
- Ice (for stirring)
- 1.5 oz Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Straight Whiskey Blend
- 1 oz Cynar
- 1 dash grapefruit bitters
- Grapefruit peel toothpick, for garnish
Mixing Instructions
- Add the whiskey, Cynar, and grapefruit bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 30–40 seconds, until well chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit peel toothpick.
- Serve immediately.