Woodford Reserve Recipe

Prepare glass

Select a chilled old-fashioned or rocks glass. If desired, add a single large clear ice cube to the glass now so it chills while you assemble the cocktail.

Build cocktail

In a mixing glass or shaker without ice, combine 2 oz Woodford Reserve bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir briefly to combine (about 5–7 seconds) to incorporate the syrup and bitters into the bourbon.

Add ice and chill

Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for 20–30 seconds (or until the outside of the mixing glass becomes quite cold). This both chills and slightly dilutes the drink for balance.

Strain

Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

Garnish and serve

Express the oils from the orange peel by holding it over the drink and giving it a good twist, then rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink as garnish. Serve immediately.