Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, bitters, and sugar, garnished with an orange twist.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take an Old Fashioned glass (or any short tumbler) and place it on a flat surface.
2
Muddle Sugar and Bitters
Place the sugar cube in the glass and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the sugar cube until it dissolves into a paste.
3
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey into the glass over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.
4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, preferably a large ice cube or sphere to minimize dilution.
5
Stir
Using a bar spoon or regular spoon, gently stir the cocktail for about 20 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.
6
Garnish
Take a twist of orange peel and express the oils over the top of the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist. Then drop the peel into the glass as a garnish. Optionally, add a maraschino cherry on top for additional garnish.
7
Serve
Your Old Fashioned cocktail is ready to be enjoyed. Serve immediately and sip responsibly.