1 serving
Black Manhattan ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rye Whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2 parts |
 Aperitif and amaro | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Black Manhattan
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled Nick & Nora glass and prepare cocktail cherry.
- 02
Measure 60 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml amaro, 2 dash aromatic bitters, 2 dash orange bitters into a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- 06
Add cocktail cherry neatly and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Black Manhattan taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Black Manhattan questions
What is in a Black Manhattan?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, aperitif and amaro, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.
How long does a Black Manhattan take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Black Manhattan prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Black Manhattan alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.black-manhattan · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved