Old Fashioned Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Choose a lowball glass (also known as an Old Fashioned glass) and place it on a stable surface.
- 2
Add Sugar and Bitters
Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup to the glass. Then, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the syrup.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, gently stir the simple syrup and bitters together until well combined.
- 4
Add Whiskey
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the mixed syrup and bitters.
- 5
Add Ice (Optional)
If you prefer your drink chilled, add 3 ice cubes to the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Express the oils from a slice of orange peel over the drink by holding it with the skin side facing down and gently twisting it. Then, add the peel to the glass along with a maraschino cherry.
- 7
Serve
Give the drink a final gentle stir to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.