Sister's Old Fashioned Recipe

Prepare glass

Select an old-fashioned or rocks glass. If you prefer a slightly chilled glass, place it in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice while preparing the drink and discard that ice before assembly.

Combine ingredients

Add 0.25 oz cane sugar syrup and 4 dashes of the house bitters blend into the glass.

Add bourbon and optional water

Pour 2 oz Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond into the glass. If you want the flavors to open slightly, add 0.25 oz water (or omit for a more concentrated drink).

Stir and chill

Add a large ice cube (or several large cubes) to the glass and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until the drink is well chilled, slightly diluted, and slightly viscous.

Garnish

Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a firm twist, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink. Optionally, add a luxardo or maraschino cherry.

Serve

Serve immediately on the rocks. Sip slowly to enjoy the balance of bourbon, sugar, and the house bitters blend.