Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic cocktail with bourbon, sugar, and bitters.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take an old-fashioned glass (or a short tumbler) and place the sugar cube at the bottom.
2
Add Bitters and Water
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube and then add 1 teaspoon of water. Muddle the mixture until the sugar is dissolved.
3
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into the glass over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.
4
Add Ice
Add one large ice cube or several smaller ones to the glass. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
5
Garnish
Express the oils of a strip of orange peel over the drink and place it in the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.
6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Old Fashioned cocktail.