Classic Manhattan Cocktail

By Dixie8686

I find rye whiskey to be an acquired taste so instead used my favorite, Southern Comfort. This is a very smooth tasting drink so be careful, it sneaks up on you quickly. After 2 or or more... you might end up on the floor. Enjoy and be safe!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rye whiskey
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes cherry bitters
• 1 dash absinthe
• 1 premium maraschino cherry, such as Luxardo
• 1 orange peel

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the whiskey, vermouth, cherry bitters and absinthe in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass.

Serve up, and garnish with the cherry and an orange peel. You may flame the oils of the orange peel before placing in the glass if desired, using a lighter.