Recipes Maker's Mark Manhattan Be the first to rate & review! Manhattans are clearly not Southern, but many Southerners love them. Maker's Mark's Bill Samuels, Jr., says, "I spent 40 years screwing around before figuring out the perfect recipe." More Whiskey Drinks By Bill Samuels Jr. Bill Samuels Jr. Bill Samuels Jr. is a seventh-generation Kentucky whisky producer who helmed Maker's Mark Distillery for 35 years. Bill is credited for building Maker's Mark into an iconic and renowned global brand during his tenure while staying true to his family's commitment to hand craftsmanship. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 10, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 2 1/2 ounces Maker's Mark bourbon 1/2 ounce French sweet vermouth, preferably Dolin Rouge 2 dashes Fee Brothers cherry bitters 4 to 5 drops maraschino cherry juice Ice 1 Maraschino cherry, for garnish Directions In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters and maraschino cherry juice. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the maraschino cherry. Rate it Print