Jul 14 2026
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Old Fashioned Friday Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time10m
Serves1

Choice of: Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Templeton Rye, Mean Mule Poblano

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Ingredients

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Base Spirits

Mixing Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Choose Your Base Spirit

    Select one of the following base spirits: Maker’s Mark, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Templeton Rye, or Mean Mule Poblano.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Glass

    Take an Old Fashioned glass and place it on a stable surface.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Muddle the Ingredients

    In the prepared glass, add the sugar cube and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Muddle these together until the sugar cube is fully dissolved.

  2. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

  3. 5

    Pour the Spirit

    Pour your chosen base spirit (2 oz) over the ice in the glass.

  4. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink and drop it in. Add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.

Serving

  1. 7

    Enjoy

    Stir gently to combine the ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy your Old Fashioned on a relaxing Friday evening!

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