Old Fashioned Recipe
Make Old Fashioned Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by selecting a lowball glass or an Old Fashioned glass. This will be the glass you serve the drink in.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup and Bitters
In the glass, add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup along with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Muddle
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the simple syrup and bitters together to combine the flavors.
Mixing
- 4
Add Whiskey
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the muddled syrup and bitters.
- 5
Add Ice
Place 3 ice cubes into the glass to chill the drink without diluting it too quickly.
- 6
Stir
Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon for about 20-30 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Finally, add a maraschino cherry for an extra touch of sweetness.
