Old Fashioned Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

   Select a lowball or rocks glass. Place it in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

2. 2

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, 1 tsp of Simple Syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

3. 3

   Stir the Mixture

   Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

4. 4

   Prepare the Glass Again

   Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or discard the ice water.

5. 5

   Strain the Mixture

   Using a strainer, pour the chilled mixture over the large ice cube in the prepared glass.

6. 6

   Garnish the Drink

   Express the oils from the orange zest over the drink and place it in the glass. Add a Maraschino Cherry as a garnish.