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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Start by placing your cocktail glass in the freezer or filling it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of bitters.
- 3
Shake or Stir
Fill the shaker with ice and either shake for about 15 seconds (for a frothy texture) or stir for about 30 seconds (for a smoother texture).
- 4
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer (or discard the ice water), and strain the mixed cocktail into the chilled glass.
Garnishing
- 5
Add the Cherry
Gently place one maraschino cherry into the center of the cocktail.
- 6
Finish with Orange Peel
Twist an orange peel strip over the cocktail to release its oils, then place it on the rim of the glass as garnish.