Midnight in Manhattan

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut
Instructions

Stir over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes

This is my first try at a cocktail variation on a classic. Open to suggestions and input.

History

Variation on a Manhattan

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2012
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  • Went with 0.25 oz Nocino.
  • I used Angostura bitters and garnished with orange peel.
  • Used 0.5 oz of Walnut Liqueur instead of the bitters
  • solid, variation on Manhattan
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