My friend turned me on to this variation years ago and I never looked back. You cut the sweet vermouth with dry vermouth, and it takes the drink to a whole new level. I also go heavier on the bitters than some, but you can feel free to start with less if you like.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 2 ounces whiskey/rye
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- Ice
- 3 or 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- 1 Maraschino cherry
Instructions
Combine whiskey and vermouths in a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir until cold. Strain into chilled coupe or martini glass. Top with bitters and add a maraschino cherry.
