Manhattan cocktail recipe

Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients: 2 ounces rye whiskey (or bourbon) 1 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Ice Maraschino cherry (for garnish) Orange peel (for garnish, optional) Instructions: Chill the Glass: Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer to chill. Mix the Ingredients: Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Stir: Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds, or until well-chilled. Strain: Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. Garnish: Garnish with a maraschino cherry and, if desired, a twist of orange peel. Enjoy your sophisticated Manhattan cocktail!