Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsAnnetteWillet 4 Yr. Rye Recipe

Willet 4 Yr. Rye Recipe

Inspired by Annette
Time10m
Serves1

Make Willet 4 Yr. Rye Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Spirits

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the cocktail: Willet 4 Year Rye Whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, maraschino cherry, and orange peel.

  2. 2

    Chill Glass

    Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the drink.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Willet 4 Year Rye Whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Stir

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the ice from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a maraschino cherry placed in the center and a strip of orange peel twisted over the drink to release its oils.

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