Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenOld Forester 1897 Bonded Recipe

Old Forester 1897 Bonded Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester 1897 Bonded 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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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, combine the Old Forester 1897 Bonded Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, and Simple Syrup.

  2. 2

    Adding Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.

  3. 3

    Stirring

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

  4. 4

    Straining

    Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Adding Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the cocktail and drop it into the glass.

  2. 6

    Finishing Touch

    Add a maraschino cherry on top for decoration.

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