Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters are all it takes to craft this iconic cocktail. A cherry is the standard garnish, but if a lemon twist fits your mood, follow that bliss.

The orange works well with the whiskey, but can easily be omitted. For this recipe you will need a 6cm/2½in round cutter and a flat griddle pan or a heavy-based frying pan. These Welsh cakes are ...