Black ManhattanvsSeelbach Cocktail
Which one fits your taste?
Black Manhattan
A darker Manhattan riff swapping sweet vermouth for rich, bitter amaro.
Seelbach Cocktail
A celebratory bourbon classic lifted with triple sec, bitters, and a champagne top.
Black Manhattan
Seelbach Cocktail
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Champagne flute
Flavor Notes
bitter, strong
sweet, bitter, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Black Manhattan if you want something drier and less sweet. Go with the Seelbach Cocktail if you'd rather have something sweet and approachable. Both are bitter and complex and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.