Old Fashioned Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

   Start by selecting a lowball or rocks glass. This is the traditional glass used for an Old Fashioned.

2. 2

   Muddle the Sugar

   Place the sugar cube at the bottom of the glass. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube.

3. 3

   Add a Splash of Water

   Add a few drops of water (around 1 teaspoon) to the sugar and bitters mixture. This will help dissolve the sugar.

4. 4

   Muddle Together

   Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the sugar cube with the bitters and water until it dissolves into a syrup.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Add 3 ice cubes to the glass over the muddled sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Pour the Whiskey

   Slowly pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice.

7. 7

   Garnish the Drink

   Using a vegetable peeler or knife, cut a strip of orange peel. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for an extra touch.

8. 8

   Serve

   Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Your Old Fashioned is now ready to be enjoyed!