Nothing beats this recipe for a classic Manhattan cocktail after a long day

BY LUCY BUSUTTIL

DELICIOUS. ON SUNDAY FOOD EDITOR

FEB 10, 2020

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Cocktails can't get more classic than this perfect combination of whisky and vermouth.

INGREDIENTS

• 60ml bourbon or rye whisky
• 30ml sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel, to serve
• Amarena cherries, to serve

METHOD

• 1.
  Place all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Rub the orange peel around the rim of a coupe or martini glass, then fill with chilled mixture. Garnish with amarena cherries and orange peel.