Maker’s Old Fashioned Recipe

Build the drink

Place the old fashioned glass on your work surface. Add the 0.25 oz simple syrup to the glass.

Add bitters and bourbon

Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters directly to the syrup. Pour 2 oz Maker's Mark bourbon into the glass.

Add ice and stir

Add one large ice cube (or several large cubes) to the glass. Using a bar spoon, stir gently but thoroughly for about 20–30 seconds (roughly 15–20 full turns) until the exterior of the glass feels chilled and the drink is slightly diluted.

Garnish and finish

Express the orange peel over the surface of the drink by holding it with the outside facing down and giving it a sharp twist to spray the oils across the drink. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass, then drop the peel into the drink or set it on the rim. Add one Luxardo or maraschino cherry on a pick or drop it into the glass.

Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.

Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water (for example, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is clear. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.