Old Fashioned Recipe
Whiskey, sugar, bitters, and an orange twist.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the Sugar
In an old-fashioned glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 dashes of bitters. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the sugar and bitters together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- 2
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon or a regular spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 15-20 seconds to combine the flavors and chill the drink slightly.
- 4
Garnish with Orange Peel
Take a slice of orange peel and twist it over the drink to release its oils. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass and then drop it into the drink as a garnish.