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Everyone needs this classic cocktail recipe in their back pocket. Smoky bourbon is sweetened with maraschino cherries and orange juice. The drink gets a little punch from a few dashes of bitters.

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

Two 1/4-inch-thick orange half slices, plus 2 strips rind for garnish
4 to 5 maraschino cherries
4 to 6 dashes Angostura bitters
2 teaspoons superfine sugar, optional
4 ounces bourbon
Ice

Steps:

  • Muddle the orange slice, 2 cherries, bitters and sugar if using in a large liquid measuring cup until syrupy. Add in the bourbon and a few ice cubes and stir vigorously for 20 seconds to chill the drink and dilute the bourbon. Fill 2 rocks glasses with one large cube. Strain the drink into the glasses. Squeeze an orange peel above each glass to release the oils, then add to the glass along with 1 or 2 cherries.

Ada Eraste
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Delicious!


Gail Samuel
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon-herb sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a complete hit.


Courtney Allen
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect complement.


Brandon Van Huyssteen
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


A TAAHRIR
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's simple to make and the results are always delicious. I love the crispy skin and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Zylee Eastman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon-herb sauce was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


md saifhasan
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect complement.


Siam Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-herb sauce is amazing. I love serving it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Osman Banjar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Brishell Marshellin
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's simple to make and the results are always delicious. I love the crispy skin and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Mujahid Madatyar
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemon-herb sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a complete hit.


Eyyüp Saadat
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is divine.


Shakir shakirkhan
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I've tried many different recipes for roast chicken, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the skin is always crispy.


Dr Anjum
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I loved the crispy skin and the lemon-herb sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.