Distiller’s Handshake Recipe
Make Distiller’s Handshake 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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Base Spirits
Bitters
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Start by chilling a cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1 oz of sweet vermouth. This forms the base of your cocktail.
- 3
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 dashes of orange bitters to the mixing glass. These will enhance the flavor profile of your cocktail.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds, or until well chilled and diluted to your preference.
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Discard the ice water from your chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your cocktail by placing a maraschino cherry in the center and adding an orange twist on the rim of the glass.

