W.l. Weller Full Proof* Recipe
Make W.l. Weller Full Proof* Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Ice
Method
Cocktail
Combine and shake
Add 2 oz W.L. Weller Full Proof bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz orange liqueur (if using) and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to balance the high-proof bourbon.
Strain
Double-strain (using a Hawthorne or fine strainer) into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, or into a chilled coupe if you prefer no ice.
Notes
If you want a boozier, simpler drink that highlights the Full Proof, omit the lemon and simple syrup and make an Old Fashioned-style serve: 2 oz bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup (or 1 sugar cube), 3 dashes Angostura, stir in a mixing glass with ice for 20–30 seconds and strain over a large ice cube; garnish with an orange twist.