An innocent mix, but not as sweet as you think.
Combine Scotch, sweet vermouth and liqueur into your favorite mixing glass. Add some ice and give it a stir to chill. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a cherry, of course!
Stripped down to the bare essentials, but still potent.
Pour whiskey and vermouth into missing glass. Add ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass and garnish.
Twistier yet!
Combine Scotch, sweet vermouth and bitters into your favorite mixing glass. Add some ice and give it a stir to chill. Prior to straining, wet the rim of a martini glass with an orange twist. Garnish with a cherry.
Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.