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Ingredients
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Cocktail
If using a sugar cube instead of simple syrup
Method
Prepare (if using sugar cube)
Dissolve sugar cube
Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass. Add 1 teaspoon water and 3 dashes Angostura bitters directly onto the cube. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon until the sugar dissolves and forms a slightly syrupy paste. If using simple syrup, skip this step and add 1/2 teaspoon simple syrup directly to the glass along with the bitters.
Assemble cocktail
Add 2 oz bourbon to the glass over the prepared sugar/bitters mixture (or over the simple syrup + bitters).
Add a large ice cube (or fill with small ice). Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly. Aim for about 10-15% dilution — stirring until the glass is cold to the touch and the drink is slightly viscous.
Add one maraschino cherry as garnish (skewer on a pick if desired).