2ouncesbourbon or rye , try Mitcher's American Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye, Knob Creek or Buffalo Trace)
1ouncesweet vermouth , 1/2 ounce dry and 1/2 ounce sweet is ideal here
4dashesbitters , angostura is classic but can use orange bitters
Instructions
Fill a chilled mixing glass 3/4 full with ice.
Add the ingredients and gently stir until liquids are chilled from the ice. Strain into a chilled coupe' (martini) glass with two good cherrries (Luxardo Cherries are a good choice) or a bit of orange rind. Salud!