Arranged Marriage — EEM Thai BBQ

Overproof Manhattan Float

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For the Guest

"Two drinks, one glass — a bold, bitter amaro meets bright citrus and ginger, then a crown of our house overproof Manhattan ties it all together. Rich, complex, and a little unexpected."

Flavor Profile

What to listen for

Bitter Citrus Ginger Dark Cherry Whiskey Herbal Spiced

Great for: Manhattan fans · spirit-forward lovers · adventurous palates · bitter-curious guests

Build Spec — Single Drink

Method: Shake · Double Strain over Ice · Float Manhattan

1¾ oz	Averna amaro
1 oz	Fresh lemon juice
½ oz	Ginger syrup
— shake with ice · double strain over rocks —
¾ oz	Float: Overproof Manhattan (batched)
garnish	Orange swatch — expressed & rim-rubbed

Notes for the Bar

Averna bottles don't fit pour spouts — transfer to a labeled 750ml bottle before service.
Manhattan float goes on last — keeps the layered look clean.
Express orange swatch over the drink, then rub it around the rim like an old fashioned.

What is Amaro? — Staff Knowledge

Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur — bitter, complex, and slightly sweet. Made by macerating botanicals like roots, herbs, citrus peel, and spices in spirit, then sweetening and aging the result. Think of it as the spirit world's most sophisticated bitter. It's what gives this drink its deep, layered complexity. Averna is one of the sweeter, more approachable styles — a great entry point for guests who are bitter-curious but not sure where to start.

Batch Prep

Overproof Manhattan

1800 ml	Evan Williams White Label overproof (subj. to change)
600 ml	Sweet vermouth (Cocchi)
400 ml	Water
125 ml	Angostura bitters

Steps

Combine all ingredients in a container and stir until fully incorporated.
Bottle, label with name and date, and store refrigerated.

Yields approx. 2925 ml · ¾ oz per serve

Averna Bottle Transfer

Steps

Averna bottles are too wide for standard pour spouts — do not attempt to fit them.
Transfer contents into an empty 750 ml bottle.
Label clearly: "Arranged Marriage" and the date transferred.
Use the relabeled bottle for service.

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