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Ingredients
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Base Spirits
Mixers
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill an Old-Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon whiskey, 0.5 oz of dark rum, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain the Cocktail
Discard the ice water from the chilled Old-Fashioned glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
Garnishing
- 5
Prepare the Garnish
Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and gently twisting it, then drop it into the cocktail.
- 6
Add Cherry
Finish by adding a maraschino cherry on top of the drink as a garnish.