Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercy KitchenOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail with bourbon and bitters

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 tsp of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 3 pieces) and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.

  3. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Optionally, you can use a large ice cube for a slower dilution.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a slice of orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.

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