Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCHICA MiamiClassic Old Fashioned Recipe

Classic Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time10m
Serves1

Old Forester Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Bitters

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Begin by selecting a lowball glass (also known as an Old Fashioned glass).

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Place 3 ice cubes into the glass to chill it.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon over the ice in the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Simple Syrup

    Add 1 tsp of simple syrup to the bourbon in the glass.

  5. 5

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture.

  6. 6

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon or a regular spoon, gently stir the ingredients together for about 10-15 seconds to combine.

  7. 7

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a slice of orange peel over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Your Classic Old Fashioned is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve immediately.

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