Old Fashioned Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

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

2. 2

   Add Sugar and Bitters

   In the glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.

3. 3

   Muddle the Ingredients

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

4. 4

   Add Bourbon

   Pour in 2 ounces of bourbon over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Add 3 ice cubes to the glass, allowing them to chill the drink.

6. 6

   Stir the Mixture

   Using a bar spoon or a regular spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 10-15 seconds to combine the flavors.

7. 7

   Garnish with Orange

   Take a slice of orange and twist it over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in as a garnish.