Maraschino Cherries or Orange Peel, Garnish

Ice

(Typically there are also a couple drop of bitters added…but I don’t prefer it this way)

Prepare martini glasses by filling them with ice, and cold water.

Working quickly to avoid a watery Manhattan, add your bourbon and sweet vermouth to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, and shake for several seconds. (If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, up a measuring cup with a spout, and stir mixture with the ice.)

Immediately, empty out the water from the martini glasses, and divide Manhattan mixture evenly between them. Garnish with a cherry or orange peel.

Cheers!