Popular Ruth's Chris Cocktail Recipe
Make the famous Ruth’s Chris Cocktail (New Fashioned) at home in just 3 minutes. Easy whiskey and cherry liqueur recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Equipment & Tools
- Mixing Glass
- Jigger (for measuring)
- Bar Spoon
- Muddler
- Rock glass (Old Fashioned glass)
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 Orange twist
- 2 drops Fee Brothers Walnut Bitters, recommended
- 3 drops Angostura Orange Bitters, recommended
- Ice as needed
- 1 oz Whiskey
- 1 oz Cherry Heering
- Cherry and orange wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Place the orange twist into a mixing glass.
- Add 2 drops of walnut bitters and 3 drops of orange bitters.
- Gently muddle to release the citrus oils.
- Add a handful of ice into the mixing glass.
- Add 1 oz whiskey and 1 oz Cherry Heering.
- Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 15 seconds. This chills and blends the flavors without over-diluting.
- Strain into a rock glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.
- Enjoy your homemade Ruth’s Chris Cocktail!
Notes
Use good-quality whiskey for the best taste.
Do not over-muddle the orange twist — it can turn bitter.
Stir gently instead of shaking. Shaking changes the texture.
Fresh ice makes a big difference in flavor and dilution.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 210kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 30mg (1%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Calcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg (1%)
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