Old Fashioned Recipe
Classic cocktail with bourbon, bitters, and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by placing a lowball glass or an Old Fashioned glass on the counter.
- 2
Add Simple Syrup and Bitters
Add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup to the glass. Follow this by adding 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the syrup.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mix the syrup and bitters together until well combined.
- 4
Add Ice Cubes
Place 3 ice cubes into the glass over the mixed syrup and bitters.
- 5
Pour the Bourbon
Slowly pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the ice in the glass.
- 6
Garnish the Cocktail
Take a piece of orange peel and twist it over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry as a final touch.
- 7
Serve
Stir gently to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy your classic Old Fashioned!