Fancy Whiskey Cocktail

Whiskey · Rocks glass

An 1862 Jerry Thomas upgrade of the plain Whiskey Cocktail — sugar, bitters, rye, with a curaçao float and sugared rim.

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV30%
Categoryclassic
Flavorspirit-forward, citrus, historic, elegant

Ingredients

  • Rye Whiskey2 oz
  • Simple Syrup0.25 oz
  • Orange Curaçao0.25 oz
  • Angostura Bitters2 dashes
  • Sugar1 rim
  • Lemon Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Rim rocks glass with sugar
  2. Add rye, simple syrup, curaçao, and bitters to mixing glass with ice
  3. Stir until cold
  4. Strain into prepared glass over large cube
  5. Garnish with lemon peel, expressed