Whiskey/Whisky

Old Fashioned

August  7, 2015
5
1 Ratings
Photo by James Ransom
  • Makes 1
Author Notes

The Old Fashioned is not just a classic, it's delicious, and a great starter cocktail for the home bartender because, chances are, you already have all the ingredients. —Let's Drink About It

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Ingredients
  • 2 ounces Bourbon or Rye whiskey
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • .25 ounces 2:1 rich simple syrup (or one sugar cube if preferred)
Directions
  1. In an Old Fashioned glass, add the syrup, bitters and orange peel. Use a muddler to gently press the orange peel to release the citrus oils.
  2. Add the whiskey and stir.
  3. Add ice cubes and stir again.

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1 Review

Donna T. June 12, 2017
Korbel Brandy for my Old Fashions.