Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Stash Box

Time10m

Serves1

A classic cocktail made with bourbon and bitters.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Start by placing a sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass or a lowball glass.
2
Add Bitters
Dash the Angostura bitters over the sugar cube.
3
Dissolve Sugar
Add 1 teaspoon of water to the glass and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the sugar and bitters until the sugar is dissolved.
4
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the muddled mixture.
5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with large ice cubes to chill the drink without diluting it too quickly.
6
Garnish
Twist the strip of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry as a garnish.
7
Serve
Stir gently to combine the flavors and enjoy your Old Fashioned cocktail.