The French 45 is a cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. It’s a variation on the Manhattan cocktail, and gets its name from its ingredients—a 45-proof bourbon, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.

The French 45 is a simple cocktail to make. In a shaker filled with cracked ice, combine 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of orange bitters. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The French 45 is …