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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional rinse
Method
Cocktail
Prepare mixing glass and ice
Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill it and ensure proper dilution while you assemble the cocktail.
Measure and combine
Add 2 oz rye whiskey and 1 oz Averna to the chilled mixing glass. Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters if using.
Prepare serving glass (optional rinse)
If using a smoky rinse, pour 0.25 tsp peated whisky into a chilled coupe or rocks glass, swirl to coat the interior, then discard any excess or leave a thin coating for aroma.
Strain and garnish
Double-strain the stirred cocktail into the chilled coupe or a rocks glass over one large ice cube (or neat in a coupe). Garnish with a single Luxardo or brandied cherry. Express a twist of orange peel over the drink if you like, then discard or rim the glass with the peel.
Serve
Serve immediately. Sip and enjoy the bitter-sweet, herbal-laced variation on a classic Manhattan.