Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic cocktail with bourbon, sugar, and bitters.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lowball or rocks glass and place it on your work surface.
2
Muddle the Sugar
Place the sugar cube in the glass. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the sugar cube. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the sugar cube and mix it with the bitters until the sugar is dissolved.
3
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into the glass over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.
4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top for garnish.
5
Garnish with Orange Peel
Take a slice of orange peel and twist it over the glass to release the oils. Then place it in the drink as a garnish.
6
Final Touch
Add a maraschino cherry on top for an additional garnish, if desired.
7
Stir and Serve
Gently stir the cocktail to combine all the ingredients, and serve immediately.