Old Fashioned
The old fashioned is one of the oldest cocktail drinks on the books. Its four main ingredients are even served in a glass of the same name. This is as classic as it gets! Originally served room temperature, today it’s commonly enjoyed chilled over ice.
Ingredients
- 3 dashes bitters
- 1 tsp water
- ½ tsp sugar
- 3 oz bourbon
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
- Orange peel, for garnish
Directions
- Muddle first three ingredients in an old-fashioned glass until sugar is dissolved.
- Fill glass with ice and add bourbon; stir gently.
- Garnish with orange peel and cherry.
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