Aug 29 2025
RestaurantsMama Ricotta'sManhattan Recipe

Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by Mama Ricotta's
Time10m
Serves1

Knob Creek Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and a fancy cherry. Make it a Nero 'black' Manhattan with Amaro Averna.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a martini or coupe glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Knob Creek Rye, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. If making the Nero Manhattan, substitute the sweet vermouth with Amaro Averna.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add a fancy cherry on top for garnish.

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