True Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 fluid ounces whiskey
• 1/2 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
• 1 dash bitters (optional)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

1. Place ice in a mixing glass. Pour in vermouth, then whiskey, and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a dash of bitters if desired, and garnish with a cherry.