Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarMichter's Recipe

Michter's Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Whiskey Base

Syrup

Bitters

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by chilling a rocks glass or an old-fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Michter's Straight Rye Whiskey, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and combined.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish the Drink

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by gently squeezing it, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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