Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sBuffalo Trace Recipe

Buffalo Trace Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time10m
Serves1

Make Buffalo Trace 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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Beverage Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the Buffalo Trace cocktail, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, an orange twist, and a maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Chill Mixing Glass

    Fill a mixing glass with ice to chill it while you prepare the drink.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In the chilled mixing glass, pour in 2 oz of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Stir

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass or coupe glass.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils and then drop it into the glass. Finally, add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Buffalo Trace cocktail!

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