Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters optional
- 1 maraschino cherry optional, for garnish
- Orange peel optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice and water, then set aside.
- In a mixing glass, add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and optional orange bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir for 30–45 seconds, until the outside of the glass feels cold.
- Discard the ice and water from your chilled glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino or brandied cherry. Add an optional twist of orange peel if desired. Serve immediately.