Intro To Bourbon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bourbon Selection
Mixers
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice water and set it aside.
- 2
Make Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, pour 2 oz of bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 4
Add Water
Add 1 oz of water to the mixing glass to dilute the bourbon slightly.
- 5
Stir
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the ingredients for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 6
Strain and Serve
Empty the chilled rocks glass of ice water and strain the mixed drink into the glass over fresh ice.
- 7
Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release the oils and drop it in. Add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.