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

Old Forester Rye Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester Rye 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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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients listed above to ensure a smooth preparation process.

  2. 2

    Prepare Simple Syrup

    If you don’t have simple syrup ready, combine equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until dissolved, and let cool.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Old Forester Rye Whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice to chill the mixture.

  3. 5

    Stir

    Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 6

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish with an orange peel and a Maraschino cherry.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Old Forester Rye.

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