Original Ilkenny Recipe
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Ingredients
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Whiskey Base
Sweetener & Citrus
Bitters & Aromatics
Ice
Method
Prepare Glass
Chill glass
Place a lowball/old fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.
Mixing
Fill a mixing glass or shaker three-quarters full with fresh ice.
Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
Stir briskly for 20–30 seconds if you want a silky, slightly diluted cocktail (recommended). If you prefer a colder, slightly frothier texture, shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds and then strain.
Serve & Garnish
Strain the mixed cocktail over the large ice cube.
Express an orange twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick squeeze to release oils, then rub the rim lightly with the twist and drop it into the drink as garnish.
Serve immediately. Optional: add an extra dash of bitters on top for aroma.