Manhatten Cocktail

We had a good day. The temperature was above freezing, we had friends over for drinks and received gifts in the mail from friends in Georgia.

I picked another Whiskey-based drink for tonight.

On page 119 in the Bartender's Guide, I made a 'Manhattan Cocktail'.

3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
1 1/2 oz Whiskey (Old Forester)

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.  Serve with a cherry. I also added a teaspoon of maraschino cherry juice for a little extra sweetness.

(My garnish was 2 cherries on a pick and an orange slice).

I also prefer it shaken rather than stirred. The cocktail was very good. Somehow, most seem to taste good these days!

Cheers!