Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsLocal 463Willett 8yr Recipe

Willett 8yr Recipe

Inspired by Local 463
Time10m
Serves1

Make Willett 8yr 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

    Chill the Glass

    Place your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Willett 8 Year Bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes until it's about three-quarters full.

  4. 4

    Stir Well

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

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and strain the mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and then add it to the glass along with a maraschino cherry as garnish.

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