Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenHeavens Door Double Barrel Recipe

Heavens Door Double Barrel Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Heavens Door Double Barrel Recipe in just 15m. 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

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the cocktail: bourbon, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, orange peel, and maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Chill Glass

    Take a cocktail glass and fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of rye whiskey, and 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth.

  2. 4

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and 1 dash of orange bitters to the mixing glass.

  3. 5

    Stir

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

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Cocktail Glass

    Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.

  2. 7

    Strain and Serve

    Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the chilled glass.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a strip of orange peel and a maraschino cherry on top.

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