The Barrel Proof Cocktail
A rich and full-bodied cocktail that shines a spotlight on barrel-proof whiskey, perfectly balanced with sweet and bitter notes.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of barrel-proof whiskey, 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
- Empty the chilled Old Fashioned glass of water and ice.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils of a twist of orange peel over the drink, then add it as a garnish.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of barrel-proof whiskey, 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
- Empty the chilled Old Fashioned glass of water and ice.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils of a twist of orange peel over the drink, then add it as a garnish.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Barrel-proof whiskey
• 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 Orange peel