1amcooks-manhattanYou don’t have to go to New York to find a good Manhattan. This classic cocktail is the perfect way to unwind after a long day’s work.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes of bitters
  • Maraschino cherry
  • Cocktail glass, chilled
  • Cocktail shaker (optional)

Step 1: Shake or stir the rye whiskey, vermouth and bitters well with ice.

Step 2: If shaken, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Step 3: Garnish with a maraschino cherry (as many as you want)

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