George's Famous Old Fashioned Recipe
Old Forester Signature, muddled fruit w/ agave nectar & bitters. Enjoy Louisville's original cocktail.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Muddled Fruit
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Fruit
In a mixing glass, add the orange wedge and maraschino cherry. Using a muddler, gently press down on the fruit to release the juices without completely pulverizing them.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Pour the Old Forester Signature bourbon, agave nectar, and Angostura bitters into the mixing glass with the muddled fruit.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Make sure to keep the muddled fruit in the mixing glass.
- 5
Garnish
Take the orange peel and twist it over the drink to release its oils, then place it on top as a garnish.