Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sOld Forester Recipe

Old Forester Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester 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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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling a rocks glass or an Old Fashioned glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while preparing the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 6 pieces) to chill and dilute the mixture.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it with the outer skin facing down and giving it a gentle twist. Drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.

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