MANHATTAN WITH AMARO AND COCOA

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A mixture of rye whiskey and amaro, with the addition of bitters, sets this simply made cocktail on the road to a manhattan. But then there are detours: the chocolate liqueur to add a mellow accent, and the cardamom for a hint of spice. I also tried substituting coffee liqueur for the chocolate, with great success. It is from the 18th Room in New York, where it is called Before Night Falls.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce rye whiskey
1 ounce amaro, preferably Averna
1/2 ounce crème de cacao or other chocolate liqueur
5 drops Bittermens Burlesque or Angostura bitters
3 cracked green cardamom pods, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Add the rye, Averna, crème de cacao or liqueur and bitters, and stir 20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with cardamom.

Md Moniruzzaman Mintu Mulla
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This is a great recipe for a classic Manhattan with a twist. I will definitely be making it again!


Misa Pham
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I'm not a fan of whiskey, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The amaro and cocoa balanced out the whiskey perfectly.


Iqlaas Cllahi
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I had some trouble finding amaro, but it was worth the effort. This cocktail is amazing!


mzizi aubrey
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This cocktail was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less cocoa next time.


Clement Simpson
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I substituted Cynar for the amaro and it was still really good. I think this recipe is very versatile.


Thomas Spencer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cocktail turned out great. I loved the combination of flavors.


Hoor Ramadane
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This cocktail is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Imran Sumra
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I'm not usually a fan of Manhattans, but this one was really good. The amaro and cocoa made it much smoother and more flavorful.


Irene Turrell
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This is my new favorite Manhattan recipe. The amaro and cocoa add a really nice depth of flavor.


Naveed ullah
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I made this cocktail for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Chiemerie Sampson Victory
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This Manhattan cocktail was a delightful twist on the classic. The amaro and cocoa added a rich, complex flavor that perfectly complemented the whiskey. I highly recommend trying this recipe!