Booker's Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to cool it; discard ice water before pouring.

2. 2

   Measure and combine

   In a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz Booker's Bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Stir

   Stir the mixture briskly for about 20–30 seconds (10–15 full turns) until well-chilled and slightly diluted. Use a bar spoon and keep the motion smooth to avoid over-aeration.

4. 4

   Prepare glass

   Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Place one large clear ice cube into the glass.

5. 5

   Strain

   Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel skin-side down above the glass and giving it a firm twist so oils spray onto the surface. Rim the glass with the peel, then drop it into the drink as garnish.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Advise the drinker that this is a high-proof spirit-forward cocktail; sip slowly.