Jul 14 2026

Maker Mark Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Maker Mark 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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Cocktail Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. Fill it with ice water and set aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Maker's Mark Bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the cocktail and gently twisting it. Then add the orange peel strip and the maraschino cherry to the drink as garnish.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Your Maker Mark cocktail is now ready to be served. Enjoy responsibly!

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