Old Forester 1920 Recipe
Make Old Forester 1920 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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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above to prepare your Old Forester 1920 cocktail.
- 2
Prepare Ice
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. You will need about 1 cup of ice for a perfectly chilled drink.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Pour 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon into the shaker over the ice.
- 4
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- 5
Add Simple Syrup
Add 1 tsp of simple syrup to the mixture to balance the flavors.
- 6
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Serving
- 7
Strain into Glass
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 8
Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Optionally, add a maraschino cherry for garnish.
- 9
Enjoy
Sip and enjoy your Old Forester 1920 cocktail responsibly!