Classic Old Fashioned Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Simple Syrup (if not using store-bought)
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before use.
- 2
Prepare the Glass
Take an old-fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass) and add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Add Whiskey
Pour 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the bitters and syrup mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Add 4 ice cubes to the glass, allowing the drink to chill without diluting it too quickly.
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a gentle twist. Drop the peel into the drink as a garnish. Add a maraschino cherry for additional flavor and decoration.
- 6
Serve
Stir the drink gently to mix the flavors and serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick, if desired.