Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenDavid Nicholson Recipe

David Nicholson Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make David Nicholson 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

    Prepare the Mixing Glass

    Fill a mixing glass with ice to chill while you prepare the rest of the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In the chilled mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and 1 dash of orange bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds, ensuring that the ingredients are well combined and properly chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain the Cocktail

    Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Garnish with Orange Peel

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist, then drop it in.

  2. 6

    Add the Cherry

    Gently place a maraschino cherry into the glass as a finishing touch.

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