Jul 13 2026

Booker's Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Booker's Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake or Stir

    Depending on your preference, either shake the mixture for about 15 seconds or stir it gently for about 30 seconds. This will chill and dilute the drink to perfection.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish the Drink

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink, then drop it in as a garnish. Add the maraschino cherry on top for an extra touch.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Your Booker's cocktail is ready to be enjoyed! Serve immediately and savor the rich flavors.

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