Perfect Manhattan Cocktail

Perfect Manhattan Cocktail

Yield: 1 drink From Episode 23

The classic whiskey cocktail made with both sweet and dry vermouth, bitters, and a cherry garnish.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces whiskey or bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 bar spoonful cherry juice from Maraschino or Luxardo cherries
  • 2 Maraschino or Luxardo cherries, for garnish

Steps

  1. Place ice cubes in a lowball glass and add the whiskey, vermouths, bitters, and cherry juice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Garnish with cherries and serve.