Old-Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• 0.125 tsp old-fashioned aromatic bitters
• 0.125 tsp citrus bitters
• 1 orange peel (strip, for garnishing)
• 1 cocktail cherries (for garnishing)
• ice (for mixing and serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 teaspoon of simple syrup, 1/8 teaspoon of aromatic bitters, and 1/8 teaspoon of citrus bitters to a mixing glass.

2. 2

   Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with ice.

3. 3

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture until it is just combined and thoroughly chilled, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass that is either half-filled with ice or containing one large ice cube.

5. 5

   Pinch the orange peel over the drink to release its oils and rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.

6. 6

   Garnish the drink with the orange peel and cocktail cherries, then serve.

Notes

If you wish, you can use only old-fashioned aromatic bitters in this cocktail for a total of 1/4 teaspoon. Using simple syrup instead of a sugar cube ensures consistency of flavor and prevents gritty undissolved sugar at the bottom of the glass.

Nutrition per serving

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