Jul 14 2026

Four Roses Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Four Roses 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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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients listed above to ensure you have everything you need for the Four Roses cocktail.

  2. 2

    Chill the Glass

    Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water and set aside to chill while you prepare the drink.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the chilled mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Twist an orange peel strip over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass along with a maraschino cherry for garnish.

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