Old Fashioned Recipe
Classic cocktail with whiskey and bitters.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by selecting an old fashioned glass or a lowball glass. Add a few ice cubes to the glass to chill it slightly while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 tsp of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds, allowing it to chill and dilute slightly.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Remove the ice from the chilled glass and strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the old fashioned glass over fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in as a garnish. Add a maraschino cherry for an additional touch.
- 6
Enjoy Your Cocktail
Your Old Fashioned cocktail is now ready to be enjoyed. Sip slowly and savor the classic flavors.