Old Style Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional (for slightly different profile)
Method
Cocktail
Chill glass (optional)
If you prefer a colder serving, place the rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail and discard before pouring.
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass or small shaker, add 2 oz bourbon, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters.
Add ice and stir
Add enough ice to the mixing glass to fill it. Stir gently and consistently for about 20–30 seconds (around 15–20 full turns) until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Prepare serving glass
Discard any ice or water from the chilled rocks glass. Place a single large ice cube or sphere into the glass.
Express orange oils
Hold an orange peel over the drink, skin side down about 4–6 inches above the surface, and give it a firm twist to express the oils across the surface. Optionally run the peel around the rim to add aroma.
Garnish and finish
Drop the expressed orange peel into the glass. If using, add one Luxardo cherry on a pick or place the flamed zest atop the drink. Serve immediately.
Optional
Flamed orange zest (optional)
Hold the orange peel with a small curve so oils will spray down. Light a match or lighter, briefly bring it between the flame and the peel, and squeeze the peel so a small spray of oil flashes through the flame onto the surface of the drink. Exercise caution and keep a safe distance.