Jerry Thomas Manhattan

• 2 ounces rye whiskey, such as Wild Turkey
• 3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
• 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
• 3 dashes bitters, such as Angostura
• Ice
• Orange peel, at least an inch in diameter

1. Pour the rye, orange liqueur, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass.
2. Add ice, stir and strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Hold orange peel colored-side down over the cocktail about 2 inches above a lit match, then twist and squeeze the peel over the lit match until the peel sparks.
4. Drop the peel into the glass.

rye whiskey, orange liqueur, sweet vermouth, bitters, orange peel

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jerry-thomas-manhattan.html (may not work)