Jul 13 2026

Rye Recipe

Inspired by The Fountain Room
Time10m
Serves1

OLD FORESTER RYE, DEMERARA SIMPLE SYRUP, ORANGE BITTERS

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Old Forester Rye, 0.5 oz of Demerara Simple Syrup, and 3 dashes of orange bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Add ice to the mixing glass and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Serving Glass

    Empty the ice water from the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail mixture into it over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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