Fords Gin Recipe

Prepare the Glass

Start by chilling a lowball glass (also known as an Old Fashioned glass) by filling it with ice water. Set it aside to cool while you prepare the cocktail.

Muddle the Ingredients

In a mixing glass, place the sugar cube and add 1 teaspoon of water. Use a muddler to crush the sugar cube until it dissolves fully. Add the two dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture.

Add the Bourbon

Pour 2 oz of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey into the mixing glass with the muddled sugar and bitters. Add ice to the glass.

Stir the Cocktail

Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. This will chill and dilute the bourbon slightly, ensuring a smoother drink.

Strain into a Glass

Remove the ice water from the chilled lowball glass and strain the cocktail mixture into it, ensuring no ice falls into the glass.

Garnish

Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a gentle squeeze. Drop the twist into the drink. Finally, add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.