Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsEdison: Food+Drink LabMichter's - Straight Rye Recipe

Michter's - Straight Rye Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Michter's - Straight Rye Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Mixing Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather All Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the cocktail: Michter's Straight Rye Whiskey, rye, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, fresh orange peel, and a maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Prepare Simple Syrup

    If you don’t have simple syrup, you can make it by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Michter's Straight Rye Whiskey, rye, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice to the top to chill the mixture.

  3. 5

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the ingredients.

Serving

  1. 6

    Strain into Glass

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Twist the fresh orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry as a garnish.

  3. 8

    Serve and Enjoy

    Your Michter's Straight Rye cocktail is ready to be enjoyed. Sip slowly and savor the flavors.

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