Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Recipe

Chill bottle (optional)

If you prefer your bourbon slightly cooler without much dilution, place the bottle in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving. This is optional; Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is traditionally served at room temperature or slightly cooled.

Prepare glass

Choose a rocks glass. Add 4–6 large ice cubes to the glass to chill it. Large cubes slow dilution and are preferred for neat/sipping pours.

Measure and pour

Using a jigger, measure a 2 oz serving of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond and pour it over the ice in the prepared glass. (If serving multiple people, adjust quantity accordingly; this recipe yields a single 2 oz serving.)

Optional: Add water

If you prefer to open the bourbon's flavors, add 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) of filtered water and gently stir once. For more pronounced opening, add up to 2 oz (60 ml) water—taste as you go. The recipe lists 2 oz as a typical 'with water' option.

Optional: Highball

To make a simple highball, pour 2 oz bourbon over ice in a tall glass, top with 4 oz club soda or ginger ale, and stir gently once to combine.

Garnish (optional)

Express an orange peel over the drink by holding it with the outside facing down and give it a firm twist to release oils. Rub the peel around the glass rim if desired, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the spice, caramel, and oak characteristics of Evan Williams Bottled in Bond.

Use the jigger to ensure accurate pours, the stirring spoon for gentle mixing when you add water or mixers, and a peeler/knife to cut the orange peel if using.