- 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) bourbon or other whiskey
- 1 tablespoon sweet vermouth
- a dash of Angostura bitters
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
- In a small cocktail pitcher combine the bourbon, the vermouth, the bitters, and 1 cup ice cubes, stir the mixture well, and strain it into an Old-fashioned glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.