Jack Daniels Recipe

Chill glass

Place the rocks glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill the glass. Set aside once chilled.

Combine ingredients

In a mixing glass or shaker, add 2 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with ice (enough to come nearly to the top). Using a bar spoon, stir briskly for about 20–30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted (the exterior of the glass should feel cold and a small amount of condensation may form).

Prepare serving glass

Discard the ice water from the chilled rocks glass (if used) and add one large ice cube or fresh ice to the glass.

Strain and garnish

Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the ice. Express a lemon twist over the drink (pinch the twist skin to release oils) and drop it in, or garnish with a maraschino cherry per preference.

Serve

Serve immediately. Encourage sipping to appreciate the whiskey-forward profile balanced by citrus, sweetness and bitters.

Use the mixing glass/shaker, bar spoon and strainer as needed during preparation. Ensure all glassware is clean and chilled for best presentation.