- Old Fashioned Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
1 sugar cube or 1/4 oz simple syrup
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 large ice cube or several smaller cubes
1 orange slice, for garnish
1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
DIRECTION
Place the sugar cube in an old fashioned glass. Add the Angostura bitters directly onto the sugar cube. Add a splash of water (about 1/4 tsp) if using a sugar cube, and muddle the sugar cube until it dissolves into a paste. If using simple syrup, add it to the glass with the bitters and stir briefly.
Pour in the bourbon or rye whiskey. Add a large ice cube (or several smaller ones) to the glass. Stir the cocktail gently for about 30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute it.
Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
