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Old Fashioned Recipe

A classic Old Fashioned cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup—smooth, strong, and perfectly balanced with subtle citrus aroma and optional cherry garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 166
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons simple syrup
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • 2 ounces mid-range bourbon or rye whiskey
  • One 2-inch piece of orange peel optional
  • 1 to 2 maraschino or luxardo cherries optional

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Vegetable peeler (for orange peel)

Method
 

  1. Add simple syrup, bitters, and whiskey to a rocks glass. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  2. Place 1 to 2 large ice cubes into the glass and stir again using a bar spoon until nicely chilled.
  3. Finish with an orange peel and cherry, if desired. Serve immediately.