A classic drink: The Manhattan. Plus: Recipe for a Black Manhattan
This Washington Post article spotlights the Manhattan cocktail, one of the classic drinks of all time and one of the most manly things you can drink out of a martini glass. Two parts whiskey, one part vermouth, bitters and garnish is the basic recipe; the article lists ways you can put your own personal signature on the drink. It also gives a recipe for one variation, the Black Manhattan.
Need a shaker to make that Manhattan? You can find some here.

