Booker's Recipe

Chill glass

Place an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to cool it; discard ice water before pouring.

Measure and combine

In a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz Booker's Bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

Stir

Stir the mixture briskly for about 20–30 seconds (10–15 full turns) until well-chilled and slightly diluted. Use a bar spoon and keep the motion smooth to avoid over-aeration.

Prepare glass

Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Place one large clear ice cube into the glass.

Strain

Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

Garnish

Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel skin-side down above the glass and giving it a firm twist so oils spray onto the surface. Rim the glass with the peel, then drop it into the drink as garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately. Advise the drinker that this is a high-proof spirit-forward cocktail; sip slowly.