This classic, boozy cocktail is made with a simple mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The Manhattan is a strong, spirit-forward drink that showcases the flavors of your whiskey of choice. A sweet cocktail cherry is the signature garnish.
0 Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and fill it about 3/4 with ice.
1 Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass.
2 Garnish with a cocktail cherry or an expressed lemon twist (or both).