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Four Roses Single Barrel Recipe

Inspired by The Back Abbey Of St. Bernardus

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Bottle & Serving

1/4 cup (60 ml) Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon1 piece Large ice cube(s)1 piece Optional: citrus peel (orange or lemon) for garnish

Optional: Stirred Old Fashioned Variant

1.01 tsp (5 ml) Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)2 dash Angostura bitters

Method

Bottle & Serving

Select a clean rocks glass (old-fashioned glass).

Place one large ice cube or two large cubes into the glass. A single large cube is preferred to minimize dilution while chilling.

Measure 60 ml (2 US oz) of Four Roses Single Barrel and pour it over the ice in the glass.

Give the glass a gentle swirl (or stir briefly with a bar spoon) to chill the bourbon and integrate temperature—about 5–10 seconds of slow stirring is sufficient.

Express the oils of the citrus peel over the surface of the drink by holding the peel 2–3 inches above the glass and giving it a firm snap so oils spray across the top. Rub the peel around the rim if desired, then drop it into the glass as a garnish or discard per preference.

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the bourbon's aromas and flavors.

Optional: Stirred Old Fashioned Variant

Prepare simple base

If you prefer a slightly sweeter, classic Old Fashioned profile, add 5 ml (about 1 teaspoon) simple syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the rocks glass before adding ice.

Combine and stir

Add the large ice cube(s) and 60 ml Four Roses Single Barrel. Stir gently for 15–20 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink to balance the added syrup and bitters.

Garnish

Express a citrus peel over the cocktail, rub it along the rim, and drop it in as garnish. Optionally add a Luxardo cherry.

Serve immediately.