Old Charter 8 Year Recipe
Make Old Charter 8 Year 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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Bourbon Base
Mixers
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Before preparing the drink, chill a cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a few minutes.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Old Charter 8 Year Bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel. To release the oils from the orange peel, twist it over the drink before placing it in the glass.


