Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenOld Forester Recipe

Old Forester Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester 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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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Chill Your Glass

    Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes to chill it while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

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

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice from the chilled rocks glass and strain the mixed cocktail into the glass over fresh ice if desired.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass for garnish.

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