Old Fashioned Recipe
A traditional cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, and bitters.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lowball or rocks glass and add the ice cubes to it. The ice should fill the glass about halfway.
- 2
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the ice in the glass.
- 3
Add Sweetness
Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup to the glass. This will balance the strong flavor of the bourbon.
- 4
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture. This will enhance the drink's aroma and flavor.
- 5
Stir the Cocktail
Using a bar spoon or a regular spoon, gently stir the mixture for about 10-15 seconds to allow the ingredients to combine and chill.
- 6
Garnish
Twist a strip of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Finally, add a cherry for garnish.
- 7
Serve
Your Old Fashioned cocktail is ready to serve. Enjoy responsibly!
