Nocino Black Manhattan
Bold. Velvety. Moody. This spin on a Black Manhattan leans into the bittersweet notes of Nocino. It’s a slow-sipping cocktail that feels like sinking into a leather chair by the fireplace.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Equipment
- Coupe glass (or lowball glass)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 ounce Nocino store-bought or homemade
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters such as Angostura
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 Luxardo/maraschino cherry or orange twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass or cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 oz rye or bourbon, 1 oz Nocino, 2 dashes aromatic bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters. Stir gently until well chilled, about 20-30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry or orange peel.
Notes
See the "Substitutions & variations" section above for slight alternatives on this cocktail.
Looking to make your own Nocino? Follow my recipe for this lovely black walnut liqueur.