The Classic Old Fashioned Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by placing a lowball glass or an old fashioned glass in front of you.
- 2
Add Bitters and Simple Syrup
In the glass, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters followed by 1 teaspoon of simple syrup. This forms the base of your drink.
- 3
Muddle the Ingredients
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the bitters and simple syrup together until combined. This releases the flavors.
- 4
Add Whiskey
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey over the muddled mixture.
- 5
Add Ice
Add 4 ice cubes to the glass. This will chill the drink and dilute it slightly as you stir.
- 6
Stir the Cocktail
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail to your preferred taste.
- 7
Garnish
Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist. Drop the peel into the drink. Add a maraschino cherry as an additional garnish.
- 8
Serve
Your classic old fashioned is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve immediately and savor this timeless cocktail.