The Oliverian Manhattan
This is what my beloved father would have termed, “a good drink”.
Combine 4 (or 12) oz of Crown Royal Whisky, a dash or 2 (or four) of sweet vermouth and 8 to 12 (or 36) dashes of aromatic bitters.
Pour into a cocktail shaker (or Tupperware bowl) full of ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 23 (or 23) seconds.
Pour into a crystal rock…