Jack Daniel's Recipe

Chill glass

Place an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill the glass.

Combine ingredients

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Jack Daniel's, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full stirs) until well chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a slightly more aerated drink, shake briefly for 8–10 seconds instead.

Prepare serving glass

Discard ice water from the chilled rocks glass (if used) and add one large ice cube or sphere to the glass.

Strain

Double-strain or fine-strain the mixed cocktail into the prepared glass over the large ice cube to remove any small ice shards or pulp from the lemon juice.

Garnish

Express the oils from an orange twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist over the glass and giving it a quick squeeze or a light snap so oils spray onto the cocktail; rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink.

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to enjoy the whiskey-forward character balanced with bright citrus, mild sweetness, and aromatic bitters.

Use smoked syrup

Replace the 0.5 oz simple syrup with 0.5 oz smoked simple syrup to add a light smoked-sugar note that complements the whiskey. Proceed with the same mixing and stirring steps.

Flame orange peel (optional, caution)

If you want a flambéed citrus aroma: hold an orange peel with the outer peel facing a lit match or lighter flame about 6 inches above the glass. Briefly tuck the peel between flame and glass and squeeze to release oils through the flame toward the drink, creating a quick flare. Do this once quickly and safely, then rub the peel on the rim and drop it in. Keep a safe distance and have water nearby.