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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather all the ingredients: bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel, maraschino cherry, and large ice cube.
- 2
In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters.
- 3
Stir the simple syrup and bitters together until well combined.
- 4
Add the large ice cube to the glass.
- 5
Pour the bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice cube.
- 6
Gently stir the mixture to chill and combine the ingredients.
Garnishing
- 7
Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it with the skin side facing down and giving it a slight twist.
- 8
Drop the orange peel strip into the glass as a garnish.
- 9
Add the maraschino cherry on top of the drink for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Old Fashioned immediately while chilled, and enjoy!