Manhattan

Directions

1. 1
   Shake one or two drops of bitters into a cocktail glass, gently twisting the glass from side to side.
2. 2
   Shake out excess, leaving only the residue.
3. 3
   Mix bourbon or rye with sweet vermouth in a mixing glass.
4. 4
   Add ice.
5. 5
   Shake well.
6. 6
   Strain contents into cocktail glass.
7. 7
   Add cherry or lemon.