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Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Salt Factory Pub
Time8m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

If making demerara syrup from sugar

Method

Cocktail

1

Prepare glass and syrup

If you have pre-made demerara/simple syrup, skip to next step. If making syrup from granulated sugar: combine 1/2 cup demerara sugar and 1/2 cup hot water in a small heatproof container, stir until sugar dissolves completely, let cool to room temperature. Measure 1/4 oz (about 1/2 tablespoon) of this syrup for the cocktail.

2

Build the cocktail

Place a mixing glass or an old-fashioned glass on the bar. Add the 1/4 oz demerara syrup into the mixing glass. Add 3 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters (if using). Pour in 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey.

3

Stir and chill

Add plenty of ice to the mixing glass (enough to chill without over-diluting) and stir for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full rotations) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted — the outside of the glass should feel cold and have slight condensation.

4

Strain and serve

Place one large ice cube in a chilled old-fashioned glass (or several large cubes). Strain the chilled cocktail over the ice.

5

Garnish and finish

Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel over the glass skin-side down and giving it a firm snap so the oils spray onto the surface. Rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass. Optionally add a Luxardo or maraschino cherry on a pick. Serve immediately.