The Old-Fashioned

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2-3 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 slice half orange
  • 1 lemon twist
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar or 2 tablespoons simple syrup
  • 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Directions

  1. 1
    In a double-rocks (old-fashioned) glass combine sugar and bitters.
  2. 2
    Add a couple of teaspoons of hot water, and stir together until sugar is dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add orange slice, and mull until well mixed.
  4. 4
    Fill glass with ice, and top with bourbon, stir well.
  5. 5
    Garnish with lemon peel, twisted to release oil, and cherry.

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