Sagamore Cask Strength Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

Make Sagamore Cask Strength Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Measure & Proof
Measure 2 oz Sagamore Cask Strength rye into a mixing glass or small measuring cup. If the cask-strength proof is more potent than you prefer, add 0.5 oz room-temperature water to gently proof it down; stir once to combine. This step is optional — omit water for a bolder experience.

2
Add Sweetener and Bitters
Add 0.25 oz demerara syrup to the mixing glass with the whiskey. Add 3 dashes aromatic bitters and 1 dash orange bitters. The demerara syrup balances the high-proof rye and the bitters add complexity.
3
Stir & Chill
Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice. Using a long bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full turns) until well chilled and lightly diluted (look for a slight frosting on the glass).

4
Strain
Strain the chilled cocktail into an old-fashioned glass over a single large ice cube.
5
Express & Garnish
Take a wide strip of orange peel. Hold it skin-side down over the drink and give it a sharp twist to express the oils across the surface, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it into the glass as garnish.
6
Serve immediately and enjoy neat, savoring the robust spice and cask-driven flavors. If desired, offer an additional small carafe of water so guests can further proof to taste.