Four Roses Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Before mixing the drink, chill your serving glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Four Roses Bourbon, 1 oz of Sweet Vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice, enough to cool the mixture adequately.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds or until well chilled.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Empty the ice water from the serving glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Prepare the Garnish
Use a peeler or knife to cut a thin slice of orange peel.
- 7
Add Orange Twist
Twist the orange peel over the cocktail to release the oils, then drop it into the drink.
- 8
Finish with Cherry
Finally, place a Maraschino cherry on top for an extra touch.

