Old Fashioned Recipe
A classic cocktail with bourbon.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take an old fashioned glass and place it on a clean, flat surface.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup and Bitters
In the glass, add 1 tsp of simple syrup and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Stir gently with a spoon to combine.
- 3
Add Bourbon
Pour 2 oz of bourbon into the glass over the syrup and bitters mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Add 3 ice cubes to the glass, allowing them to chill the drink.
- 5
Garnish
Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.
- 6
Serve
Serve the cocktail with a stirring stick or a straw and enjoy your Old Fashioned.