We enjoy happy hour every night at our home. I’m a working mom, but, I still admire a time when things were simpler and slower paced. I make an effort to cook, preferably with Dean Martin in the background, a cocktail in hand and one ready to gift to my husband as he walks in the door…don’t worry, friends, that’s where the fairy tale ends :)
I appreciate recipes that don’t require so much fuss because my meals have gotten simpler as my schedule has become more complex. And, this recipe, a black manhattan, is a particular favorite because it strikes a balance between delicious and incredibly simple. So, yes, you can enjoy it every night, regardless of how busy you get.
Cheer friends,
Anne
BLACK MANHATTAN
Thanks to Brad Thomas Parsons for crafting this recipe and for David Lebowitz for introducing me to it.
Makes 2 cocktails.
4 ounces bourbon
2 ounces amaro - Averna is delicious
4 generous dashes orange bitters
2 Orasella Maraschino Cherries
Pour the bourbon, amaro and bitters into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and serve in a martini or rocks glass. Orasella cherry to garnish.