Blanton's Single Barrel Recipe

Chill glass

Place each rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill briefly with ice water to lightly chill while preparing ice and garnish.

Prepare ice

If using large cubes or spheres, ensure they are clear and frozen solid. Add one large cube or sphere to each chilled rocks glass just before pouring.

Measure and pour

Using a jigger, pour 60 ml (2 oz) of Blanton's Single Barrel into each prepared glass over the large ice cube. If serving straight from the bottle for multiple guests, decant the bottle and pour 60 ml per serving.

Optional dilution

Offer filtered water at the table. For guests who prefer a gentler profile, add 5–15 ml (about 1–3 teaspoons) of water to the bourbon and stir once with a bar spoon to integrate. Use a water dropper or measuring spoon for precision.

Express garnish

Take an orange peel and hold it over the glass, skin side down. Give it a firm twist to express oils over the surface of the bourbon, then run the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish.

Serve

Present the glass on a coaster or wooden service board. For multiple guests, repeat steps for each serving. Advise guests to sip slowly and enjoy neat or with the optional water.

Use the jigger to measure 60 ml per serving and the bar spoon for a single gentle stir if water is added. The peeler or knife should be used carefully to produce a 2.5–5 cm orange peel per glass. Keep necessary tools on a clean service napkin or bar mat for quick access.