I personally love using bourbon instead of rye, and as a wheated bourbon, Maker’s is particularly sweet and rich. Ingredients: Sugar; Water; Angostura bitters; 2 ounces Maker's Mark (or other bourbon) Ice; Orange peel twist; Champagne (optional, and yes I know I'm a horrible person for adding Champagne to an Old Fashioned) Directions: To a glass add sugar and water, to taste. Makers Mark is my choice. We made these cocktails with Maker’s 46, a special bottle from Maker’s Mark that is aged for 2-3 more months with additional French oak staves. To sweeten it up use a small squirt of agave syrup. Garnish with maraschino cherry plus a little juice from the bottle and slice of orange. Makers Mark. Maker's Mark double distills its whiskey once in an all copper column still to produce low wine and again in a copper pot still to produce high wine. #Bourbon #Whisky #Tasty. This added step removes impurities and produces a more refined sipping whiskey. Here's a step-by-step guide to making the perfect Old Fashioned. Add bitters, to taste. Mar 7, 2019 - From the Classics to the Seasonal - these cocktail recipes have you covered for any occasion. Stir. (May sqeeze a wedge of orange.) See more ideas about Bourbon cocktails, Makers mark, Cocktails. Be prepared for a second one! I like bitters and use about 6 good shakes. Maker's Mark low wine is distilled off at 120 proof, while the high wine is 130 proof. Maker’s Mark can make for a very special Old Fashioned. Add bourbon. Swish it around the bottom of the glass, Add ice, 2 oz. Old Fashioned.