Here’s another Manhattan riff from the team at Liquor.com. The Longshoreman drops the Angostura bitters and adds Averna Amaro from Sicily. The update is a welcome one as Averna Amaro is a wonderful sipper all on its own. The slightly sweet, slightly bitter herbal notes from the Averna coupled with the raisin-forward syrupy Punt e Mes cuts through and tames the 100 proof spicy-sweet rye whiskey just enough to balance everything out. I like this riff on my old favorite the Manhattan… and I think you will too!

Chill a coupe or martini glass. In a mixing glass, add ice, rye, amaro, and Punt eMes. Stir to chill thoroughly and strain into the chilled glass. Flame the orange peel over the drink, rub the peel over the rim, and drop in.

Enjoy!