Start with bourbon. Any good bourbon will do, but we recommend something with a bit of smokiness to it.

Next, add a touch of sweet vermouth. Finally, add the cherries.

Stir and let it sit for a minute or two so the flavors can marry. Then, pour it over ice and enjoy!

The final step is to add the finishing touches to your drink.

First, take a cherry and skewer it with a toothpick. Then, run the skewer around the rim of your glass so that the cherry juice coats the edge.

Next, it's time to add the cherry to your drink. You can drop it or leave it on the skewer as a garnish.

And that's it! Your perfect cherry Manhattan is now ready to enjoy.