Classic Manhattan Cocktail

Name: Classic Manhattan Cocktail
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Ice; 2 parts whiskey; 1 part sweet vermouth; 1 to 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura; Orange peel; Real Maraschino Cherries, recipe follows; 1 cup maraschino liqueur; 1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Ice

2 parts whiskey

1 part sweet vermouth

1 to 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura

Orange peel

Real Maraschino Cherries, recipe follows

Real Maraschino Cherries:

1 cup maraschino liqueur

1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

Directions

Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Rub the orange peel around the rim of the cocktail glass. Strain the drink into the glass. Add 1 to 2 Real Maraschino Cherries and enjoy!

Real Maraschino Cherries:

Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

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