Jul 14 2026
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Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by 1885
Time10m
Serves1

Bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take an old fashioned glass and place it on a flat surface.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar and Bitters

    Place 1 teaspoon of sugar in the glass. Add 2 dashes of bitters over the sugar.

  3. 3

    Muddle Ingredients

    Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the sugar and bitters together until the sugar begins to dissolve.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Add 3 ice cubes to the glass, filling it about halfway.

  5. 5

    Pour Bourbon

    Measure out 2 ounces of bourbon and pour it over the ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Orange

    Take a slice of orange and place it on the rim of the glass or drop it in the drink for added flavor.

  7. 7

    Add Cherry

    Garnish the drink with a maraschino cherry for a touch of sweetness.

  8. 8

    Stir and Serve

    Gently stir the mixture in the glass to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your Old Fashioned!

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