Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Tavern 180

Time10m

Serves1

A timeless cocktail made with bourbon, bitters, and sugar.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by chilling a lowball glass or an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
2
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 teaspoon of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3
Add Ice
Add 3 ice cubes to the mixing glass. Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
4
Prepare the Glass Again
Discard the ice water from the chilled lowball glass, and if desired, add a large ice cube or a few fresh ice cubes to the glass.
5
Strain and Garnish
Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass. Finally, garnish with a maraschino cherry.
6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Old Fashioned cocktail!