Manhattan (Classic - From New York City/Manhattan)

Place all ingrediants in a bar shaker with about 6-8 ice cubes. Shake until your hands are really cold on the metal shaker part (about 20-30 times). Strain into a martini glass. Add a marschino cherry to the drink and serve immediately. This drink was explained to me at the Howard Johnson's Restaurant Bar on Times Square Manhattan at New Year's Celebrations 2001. Try it - it is the best tasting Manhattan I have ever made/drunk/shared with loved ones.