Rye Old-Fashioned

Directions

1. 1
   Spoon sugar into a shaker and add about a teaspoon of very hot water for a simple syrup.
2. 2
   Stir until dissolved, adding a little more water if needed.
3. 3
   Add whiskey and bitters, and stir again.
4. 4
   Add several ice cubes and stir well to chill.
5. 5
   Strain into an old-fashioned glass, add 2 or 3 big ice cubes, twist lemon peel over the top and drop it in.