Old Fashioned Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by chilling an Old Fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass) by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 tsp of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 4
Prepare the Glass Again
Discard the ice water from the Old Fashioned glass and strain the chilled mixture into it, ensuring it is served neat.
- 5
Garnish
Twist a slice of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.
- 6
Serve
Your Old Fashioned cocktail is now ready to be enjoyed. Sip slowly and savor the flavors.