The King of Cocktails
A good analysis of the Manhattan [HT: DJA], which among other advantages over the martini has never evolved into “whiskey up” and, even more importantly, has never been re-defined to accommodate vodka. I also like the variant called the “Brooklyn” they serve at Chestnut in Carroll Gardens:
2 parts Sazerac rye
1 part Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Amaro Nonino bitters