Ingredients
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4 ounces (1/2 cup) good quality rye whiskey
2 ounces (1/4 cup) sweet vermouth
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) dry vermouth
Several shakes of bitters
Garnish: maraschino cherries (Luxardo brand)
Instructions
- Fill a martini or coupe glass with ice water to quickly chill; let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and dry.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes (large cubes won’t melt as quickly as small cubes in the spirits and/or liqueur).
- Add rye, vermouths and bitters. Shake well.
- Pour through a cocktail strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with cherries, if desired, and serve.
- Category: Cocktails, easy entertaining