Originally posted by: Garth
Long-time favorite: Manhattan on the rocks
2.5 oz bourbon whiskey
0.5 to 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
1 dash of bitters
1 maraschino cherry
1 orange peel twist
When I make them at home, I usually only have the bourbon and sweet vermouth. Occasionally, I'll have some cherries on hand. Almost never have the bitters nor do I go to the trouble of making an orange peel twist. Those are luxuries reserved for the cocktail lounge.