Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenGeorge's Famous Old Fashioned Recipe

George's Famous Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

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. 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. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Pour the Old Forester Signature bourbon, agave nectar, and Angostura bitters into the mixing glass with the muddled fruit.

  3. 3

    Mix the Cocktail

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 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. 5

    Garnish

    Take the orange peel and twist it over the drink to release its oils, then place it on top as a garnish.

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