Perfect Manhattan Recipe

• Ice cubes
• 2 ounces rye whiskey
• 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica Formula
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Dolin
• 2 dashes angostura bitters
• 1 maraschino cherry

1. Place a 5-ounce coupe or cocktail glass in the freezer until chilled, at least 5 minutes.
2. Fill a pint glass or cocktail mixer two-thirds of the way with ice.
3. Add rye, both vermouths, and bitters and stir vigorously with a cocktail spoon until chilled, about 30 seconds.
4. Remove the coupe from the freezer, place the cherry inside, and strain the drink into the glass.

cubes, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, maraschino cherry

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/perfect-manhattan-28404 (may not work)