Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsLake & Irving Restaurant & BarOld Forester 86 Recipe

Old Forester 86 Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester 86 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

    Prepare the Glass

    Select an old-fashioned glass and place it on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Add the Ingredients

    Pour 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon into the glass.

  3. 3

    Add Simple Syrup

    Add 0.5 oz of simple syrup to the bourbon in the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Bitters

    Dash 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the mixture.

  5. 5

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon or stirrer, gently stir the mixture in the glass for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with one large ice cube or several smaller cubes to chill the drink without diluting it too quickly.

  2. 7

    Garnish the Drink

    Express the oils from a strip of orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish. Finally, add a maraschino cherry on top for a finishing touch.

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