Jun 09 2026
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High West Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time10m
Serves1

double rye

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Glassware

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of High West Double Rye Whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the chilled cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish. Add a maraschino cherry for an additional touch.

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