Originally Posted by
gfunkdave
2-3 oz rye or bourbon
1/4-1/2 oz Italian (sweet, red) vermouth
Shake and pour into a stemmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry. Hopefully you can find real Maraschino cherries, not the vile neon red things that are everywhere.
Sounds pretty similar to mine. I usually use Canadian Club. Getting the right amount of vermouth is key and it can be tricky!