Manhattan

Step 1

Fill your mixing glass with ice to the top and stir to bring the mixing vessel to a good temperature.

Step 2

Discard any water that has been created in the mixing vessel and then add your whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.

Step 3

Stir for up to 45 seconds to reach optimum dilution

Step 4

Using your julep strainer to hold the ice in place. strain into a chilled glass

Step 5

garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve!