Cherry Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rye whiskey (or bourbon, if you prefer it smoother)

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 2-3 dashes Warn Reserve Barrel-Aged Emmett Cherry Bitters

• Garnish: Luxardo cherry (or any high-quality dark cherry)

Method:

1. Chill the glass:
   Place your coupe or martini glass in the freezer.

2. Mix:
   In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and cherry bitters.

3. Stir:
   Stir until well chilled and properly diluted, about 20-30 seconds.

4. Strain:
   Strain into your chilled glass.

5. Garnish:
   Add a Luxardo cherry on a cocktail pick for a classic, refined touch.