Old Fashioned Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Glass

   Begin by selecting a lowball glass or an old fashioned glass for serving.

2. 2

   Add Sugar and Bitters

   In the prepared glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Muddle Ingredients

   Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the sugar and bitters together until the sugar is partially dissolved.

4. 4

   Add Bourbon

   Pour in 2 oz of bourbon over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.

5. 5

   Add Ice

   Place 3 ice cubes into the glass, allowing the bourbon to chill.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

7. 7

   Stir and Serve

   Gently stir the mixture to combine the flavors. Serve immediately.