Woodford Reserve Recipe
Make Woodford Reserve 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
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Your Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above, including Woodford Reserve Bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and an orange peel.
- 2
Prepare the Glass
Select a rocks glass and place it in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 4
Stir
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the chilled rocks glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass over fresh ice.
- 6
Garnish
Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the cocktail and giving it a gentle twist. Drop the peel into the drink as a garnish. Optionally, add a maraschino cherry for additional garnish.





