Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenOld Forester Signature Recipe

Old Forester Signature Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Forester Signature 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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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling your glass. Fill it with ice water and set aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Empty the ice water from your previously chilled glass. Strain the mixed cocktail into the glass over fresh ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist. Drop the peel into the cocktail as a garnish.

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