Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsDudley's On ShortJames E. Pepper 1776 Rye Recipe

James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Recipe

Inspired by Dudley's On Short
Time10m
Serves1

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. 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. 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. 3

    Stir the Ingredients

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

Serving

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your classic James E. Pepper 1776 Rye cocktail!

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