Manhattan

2 1/2 oz. Rittenhouse 100 Rye
3/4 oz. House sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 Brandied cherry


Stir all ingredients over ice.  Strain into a coupe.  Garnish with the cherry.
    

One of the most venerable classics. Sustainably potent.  I feel like the Manhattan is a good "second step" for those that initially fall for the Old Fashioned.  Holding a rocks glass is definitely way cooler than a dainty coupe or martini, but there still is a time and place for the Manhattan.  I gave this combo a good try 3 times and I can't say I'd really change anything about it.