Black ManhattanvsBoulevardier
Which one fits your taste?
Black Manhattan
A darker Manhattan riff swapping sweet vermouth for rich, bitter amaro.
Boulevardier
A richer, darker cousin to the Negroni, swapping gin for whiskey. Warm, complex, and deeply flavorful.
Black Manhattan
Boulevardier
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
bitter, strong
bitter, strong, herbal
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Black Manhattan if you want something more straightforward and clean. Go with the Boulevardier if you'd rather have something herbal and aromatic. Both are bitter and complex and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.