Willett 12 Year Bourbon Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Start by chilling your glass by placing it in the freezer for about 10 minutes or filling it with ice water while you prepare the bourbon.

2. 2

   Prepare the Ice

   Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice. Use enough ice to chill the bourbon effectively.

3. 3

   Measure the Bourbon

   Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of Willett 12 Year Bourbon over the ice in the mixing glass.

4. 4

   Add Water (Optional)

   If you prefer a slightly diluted bourbon, add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixing glass with the bourbon.

5. 5

   Stir the Mixture

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

6. 6

   Strain into Glass

   Remove the chilled glass from the freezer (or empty the ice water) and strain the bourbon mixture into the glass.

7. 7

   Garnish

   Garnish your drink with 2 cocktail cherries and a twist of orange peel for added flavor and aroma.