James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Recipe
Make James E. Pepper 1776 Rye 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
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling an Old Fashioned glass or a lowball glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a mixing glass filled with ice, add 2 oz of James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Whiskey, 0.5 oz of Simple Syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.
- 3
Stir the Ingredients
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
Serving
- 4
Prepare the Glass
Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- 5
Garnish the Cocktail
Take a strip of orange peel, express the oils over the drink, and drop it into the glass. Add a Maraschino cherry for garnish.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic James E. Pepper 1776 Rye cocktail!