3 manhattan classic Recipes

cherrystone clams, a little bottled clam juice (if necessary), quarter lb bacon, cut into quarter-inch dice, onion, peeled and cut into quarter-inch dice, celery stalk, cut into quarter-inch dice, carrot, cut into quarter-inch dice, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes, tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, fresh thyme leaves

bourbon (use a good quality, such as maker s mark), sweet vermouth , depending on taste, angostura bitters (or orange bitters, if you can find them), cherry juice (from the jar of maraschino cherries), maraschino cherry , preferably on its stem