Woodford Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a short rocks glass or Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice and cold water while you mix the cocktail.

2. 2

   Mix

   In a mixing glass or Boston shaker (no need to shake), add the Woodford Reserve bourbon, sweet vermouth, amaro, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Stir

   Fill the mixing glass with large cubed or crushed ice and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full turns) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

4. 4

   Prep glass

   Discard the ice and water from the chilled rocks glass and add one large clear ice cube (or several large cubes).

5. 5

   Strain and finish

   Double-strain or fine-strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a quick twist (skin side down). Run the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the balance of bourbon, vermouth, and amaro.