Photo by Roland Bello
When this classic cocktail was invented, in the late 1800s, it called for rye. Here, bourbon gets to be the star, and the combination of sweet and dry vermouth makes our version "perfect."
Recipe information
Total Time
5 min
Yield
Makes 2 drinks
Ingredients
4
ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon
1
ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet vermouth
1
ounce (2 tablespoons) dry vermouth
2
dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: maraschino cherries
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Preparation
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with cracked ice, then add all ingredients and shake or stir well. Strain into 2 chilled Martini glasses.