Woodford Reserve Rye Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

90.4 proof

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Ingredients

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1
Muddle the Sugar Cube
In a mixing glass, place the sugar cube and add 1 teaspoon of water. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the sugar cube until it dissolves completely.
2
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters to the muddled sugar and stir gently to combine.
3
Pour in the Rye Whiskey
Measure 2 ounces of Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey and pour it into the mixing glass with the sugar and bitters mixture.
4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and combined.

5
Strain into Glass
Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice.
6
Garnish
Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass. Finally, add a maraschino cherry as a garnish.