Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
- 1 Sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
- Cherry for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a rocks glass, place the sugar cube.
- Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube.
- Muddle the sugar cube with the bitters, breaking it down while mixing.
- Add a splash of water to help dissolve the sugar.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice.
- Stir the mixture gently to combine the ingredients.
- Express the oil from an orange peel over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the peel into the cocktail.
- Optionally, garnish with a cherry.
- Sip and savor the timeless sophistication of your Old Fashioned Cocktail!
Yield:
- This recipe makes one Old Fashioned cocktail.
Preparation Time:
- Approximately 5 minutes