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Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe: Timeless and Bold

Bold, classic Old Fashioned cocktail with whiskey, bitters, and a citrus twist, ideal for sipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 tsp simple syrup or 1 sugar cube
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 splash of water about 1 tsp
  • 1 large ice cube
  • Optional: Orange peel maraschino cherry
  • Suggested Pairings: Dark chocolate nuts

Instructions
 

  • Place an ice cube in a rocks glass to chill.
  • In a mixing glass, combine simple syrup (or muddle sugar cube with bitters and water), bitters, and water.
  • Add whiskey; stir gently.
  • Add ice to the mixing glass; stir for 20-30 seconds.
  • Strain over an ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with orange peel and an optional cherry.

Notes

  • Use high-quality whiskey for the best flavor.
  • Stir, don’t shake, for clarity.
  • Store simple syrup in the fridge.
  • Pair with a charcuterie board.