How to make the Montenegro Manhattan

Montenegro amaro

🥗Healthier: Aperol

💰Cheaper: Campari

Aperol offers a lower calorie option with a similar herbal profile.

rye whiskey

🥗Healthier: bourbon

💰Cheaper: blended whiskey

Bourbon can be smoother, while blended whiskey is often more affordable.

sweet vermouth

🥗Healthier: dry vermouth

💰Cheaper: vermouth substitute

Dry vermouth can provide a lighter flavor.

Angostura bitters

🥗Healthier: orange bitters

💰Cheaper: homemade bitters

Orange bitters can add a unique twist without losing complexity.

Add 3 dashes of orange bitters to the mixing glass.

Pour 1 ounce of Montenegro amaro into the mixing glass.

Pour 2 ounces of Pikesville rye whiskey into the mixing glass.

Add ice to the mixing glass and stir until well chilled.

Grab a cocktail strainer and pour the mixture into a frosted coupe glass.

Place a Luxardo cherry in the bottom of the coupe glass before serving.

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