North of Manhattan lies the Hudson River Valley, home to historic estates, granite cliffs, former factory towns, orchards, undulating farmland, and a hundred other things worth seeing. For this rich, herb-fueled take on the Manhattan, the Hudson River Valley seemed like the perfect touchstone for its name.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey

1/2 ounces amaro averna

1/2 ounces benedictine

2 dashes angostura bitters

DIRECTIONS

Combine the ingredients in a large glass or cocktail shaker.  Fill 2/3 full with ice, and stir for about 15 seconds, strain into a chilled glass.