Uncle Louie left the farm and headed North for work in the auto industry. You might say he became ‘citified’ over the years, but who doesn’t love a classic Manhattan? Popular history suggests it was created in the late 1860s in a bar on Broadway near Houston Street in none other than Manhattan, of course.
- 2 oz of bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Luxardo cherries
In a large shaker, add bourbon and vermouth. Add a dash or two of bitters. Add ice and shake together. Strain into a martini glass and add a delicious Luxardo cherry, or three!