Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

A timeless cocktail with bourbon and bitters.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take an old-fashioned glass and place a sugar cube at the bottom.
2
Add Bitters and Water
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the sugar cube. Pour in 1 teaspoon of water to help dissolve the sugar.
3
Muddle the Ingredients
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently crush the sugar cube with the bitters and water until it dissolves completely.
4
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the muddled mixture in the glass.
5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with large ice cubes, allowing the bourbon to chill while you stir.
6
Stir the Cocktail
Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to blend the flavors.
7
Garnish
Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink, then place the peel in the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.