Palermo

Notes:

This is a simple Manhattan/Toronto variant, substituting the sweeter Averna for the “minty” bitterness of the Fernet in the case of the Toronto, but with the same ratio used in a Manhattan, resulting in less Rye flavor in front due to the heavier flavor of the Averna compared to sweet vermouth. Lighter and a bit sweeter than the Toronto, and with less rye and bitters than a Manhattan, this one has a slight caramel flavor from the Averna with hints of allspice, although less so than the Toronto. The orange bitters and twist add a little citrus tinged complexity to this one. Like it’s classic inspirations, I named this one after a city, Palermo, which is a nod to Sicily, the country of my father’s origins and the source of Averna amaro. For the orange bitters, I like to mix 2 dashes of Bitter Truth and 1 dash of Fee Brothers, but any orange bitters will do.