Jun 09 2026
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Uncle Nearest 1856 Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

100 Proof

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Ingredients

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Spirits

Mixers

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup, Orange Peel, and Maraschino Cherry.

  2. 2

    Prepare Glass

    Choose a rocks glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill while you prepare the drink.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters, and 0.5 oz of Simple Syrup.

  2. 4

    Stir

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the ice from the rocks glass and strain the mixture into the glass over fresh ice.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then place it in the glass along with the Maraschino Cherry.

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