Scholar's Old Fashioned Recipe
A classic cocktail with bourbon, bitters, and a hint of orange.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by chilling an old-fashioned glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 tsp of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
- 4
Strain the Cocktail
Remove the ice water from the chilled old-fashioned glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the glass over fresh ice or one large ice cube.
- 5
Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in as a garnish. Finish with a maraschino cherry on top.
- 6
Serve
Your Scholar's Old Fashioned is ready to be served. Enjoy responsibly!