Manhattan Cocktail (Classic)

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Next to an Old Fashioned, the whole difference is vermouth — whiskey sweetened versus whiskey talked to. Two to one, and that vermouth has to be fresh; it's wine, and a tired bottle is what's wrong with most of these you've been served. Mine lives in the fridge and I still owe a few bottles an apology.

Ingredients

• 2 ozBourbon or rye
• 1 ozSweet vermouth
• 2 dashesAngostura bitters
• 1 dashOrange bitters

Garnish

Brandied cherry

Method

Add the whiskey, sweet vermouth and both bitters to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

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