Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLazy BettyOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty
Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Fashioned Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take an old-fashioned glass or a lowball glass and place it on a clean, flat surface.

  2. 2

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into the glass.

  3. 3

    Add Simple Syrup

    Pour 1 teaspoon of simple syrup into the glass with the bitters.

  4. 4

    Mix the Ingredients

    Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently stir the bitters and simple syrup together.

  5. 5

    Add Whiskey

    Pour 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the muddled mixture.

  6. 6

    Add Ice

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

  7. 7

    Stir the Drink

    Stir gently for about 15-20 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.

  8. 8

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils and drop it in. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.

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