Jun 09 2026
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Bourbon Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time10m
Serves1

Evan Williams Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, soda, agave, orange twist & a Bordeaux cherry served over a large ice cube.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Begin by selecting a rocks glass. Place a large ice cube in the glass.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Evan Williams Bourbon and Angostura Bitters. Add the agave syrup and stir gently to incorporate all the ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add Soda Water

    Pour the soda water over the bourbon mixture in the rocks glass with the ice cube.

  4. 4

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Twist the orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Finally, add the Bordeaux cherry as a garnish.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Bourbon Old Fashioned!

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