Jul 14 2026
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Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Monarch Restaurant
Time10m
Serves1

makers mark, demerara, bitters

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Mixing Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by choosing an Old Fashioned glass or a lowball glass. Ensure it is clean and dry.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Place 3 ice cubes into the glass to chill the drink.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Add ice to the mixing glass and stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the chilled bourbon mixture over the ice cubes in the prepared Old Fashioned glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Twist a slice of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in as a garnish.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Old Fashioned!

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