Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenRabbit Hole Bourbon Recipe

Rabbit Hole Bourbon Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Rabbit Hole Bourbon 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

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients listed, including bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, orange peel, and a maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Chill the Glass

    Fill a cocktail glass with ice water and set it aside while you prepare the drink to chill the glass.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

  2. 4

    Stir

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

  3. 5

    Strain

    Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Twist a strip of orange peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then place it in the glass along with the maraschino cherry.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Rabbit Hole Bourbon cocktail.

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