Manhattan Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 ounces whiskey
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 maraschino cherry

Directions

1. Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice.
2. Add the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters to the glass.
3. Stir for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
6. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• The Manhattan is one of the oldest cocktails in existence, with records of it dating back to the early 1800s.
• The Manhattan is believed to have been invented at the Manhattan Club in New York City in the 1870s.
• The Manhattan is traditionally served with a maraschino cherry, but some variations may use other types of cherries or even olives as a garnish.