Hudson Ny Bourbon, Regan's Orange Bitters Served With An Oversized Ice Cube Recipe

Measure and combine

Add 2 oz Hudson NY Bourbon to a chilled mixing glass using a jigger. Add 2 dashes of Regan's Orange Bitters. If you prefer a slightly sweeter, softer profile, add 1/4 teaspoon simple syrup (optional).

Stir and chill

Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20–30 seconds (or until the outside of the mixing glass feels cold). The goal is to dilute roughly 15–20% and properly chill the spirit without aerating.

Prepare glass and ice

Place one oversized ice cube into a chilled old fashioned glass. If using a frozen clear cube, handle quickly to avoid warming.

Strain

Using a strainer, pour the stirred bourbon and bitters over the oversized ice cube in the old fashioned glass, ensuring minimal splashing to preserve clarity and temperature.

Express the orange peel

Hold an orange peel over the glass, skin side down about 3–4 inches above the surface. Give the peel a firm pinch to express the oils over the drink, then run the peel around the rim to coat it with oils and place it on top of the ice as a twist garnish.

Serve

Present the cocktail immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the Hudson bourbon's grain-forward character, brightened by the orange bitters and aromatic oils from the expressed peel.

If you prefer a clearer, slower-melting ice cube, use a directional-freezing mold or purchase clear ice. Adjust simple syrup to taste — Hudson NY is characterful and often enjoyed neat or with only bitters; syrup is optional. For a slightly different aromatic profile, twist the orange peel after warming it slightly by rolling between your palms before expressing.