Jun 09 2026
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnishes
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill your glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Garnishing
- 5
Add Garnishes
Garnish the cocktail with a piece of cherry and an expressed orange peel to enhance aroma and flavor.