Old Forester 1870 Recipe
Make Old Forester 1870 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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Bourbon Base
Flavor Enhancements
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mixing Glass
Fill a mixing glass with ice to chill while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 2
Measure the Bourbon
Pour 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon into the chilled mixing glass.
- 3
Add Water
Measure and add 1 oz of water to the mixing glass with the bourbon.
- 4
Incorporate Simple Syrup
Add 0.5 oz of simple syrup to the mixing glass to add sweetness.
- 5
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to enhance the flavor profile.
Mixing
- 6
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and combined.
Serving
- 7
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 8
Garnish
Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and then add the peel as a garnish. Top with a maraschino cherry.
- 9
Enjoy
Sip and enjoy your Old Forester 1870 cocktail!