Jul 17 2026
Founders Recipe
Inspired by Iron Gate Cafe
Time10m
Serves1
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Ingredients
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Founders Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Mixing the Cocktail
In a mixing glass, add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
- 2
Chilling the Drink
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3
Straining
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 4
Garnishing
Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.