The Outlaw Recipe

Chill glass

Place an old-fashioned glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you build the cocktail to chill the glass.

Measure

Measure 2 oz Old Soul Bourbon, 0.75 oz apricot liqueur, and 1 oz fresh orange juice into a mixing glass or shaker.

Add bitters & optional sweetness

Add 3 dashes of black walnut bitters to the mixing glass. If you prefer a slightly sweeter, more rounded profile, add 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional).

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes (enough to come near the top). Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a more aerated drink, you may shake briefly (6–8 seconds) for a slighter froth but stirring preserves clarity.

Prepare glass

Discard the ice water from the chilled old-fashioned glass (if used) and add a single large fresh ice cube or a few large cubes to the glass.

Strain

Double-strain or fine-strain the mixed cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared old-fashioned glass over the large ice cube(s).

Garnish & finish

Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a good twist, then rub the peel along the rim and drop it into the drink. Optionally, skewer a Luxardo or brandied cherry and rest it on the cube as an additional garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately. Recommend stirring once during the first few sips if the drink warms up to maintain integrated flavors.