Jul 14 2026

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time5m
Serves1

Make Old Fashioned Recipe in just 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 2

    Adding the Whiskey

    Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey over the mixture in the glass.

  3. 3

    Adding Ice

    Fill the glass with one large ice cube or several smaller cubes to chill the drink.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Garnish with Orange Peel

    Take a piece of orange peel and twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass.

  2. 5

    Add the Cherry

    Finish off the drink by adding a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.

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