The Bourbon Old Fashioned is the classic staple that has aged well through the years. This is the one cocktail that everyone should have in their alchemy notes. It's a quick, easy, and very tasty way of winding down from the week.
- Cuisine: Bourbon
- Prep Time: 5M
- Cook Time: 0M
- Total Time: 5M
Ingredients
- Bourbon
- Simple syrup
- Bitters
- Orange (peel)
- Luxardo cherry
- Large ice cube
Equipment
- Double jigger
- Mixing spoon
- Cocktail mixing glass
- Zester or peeler
Glassware
Instructions
- Pour 2oz of Bourbon into the Cocktail Mixing Glass and add 4-5 drops of the bitters.
- Add a dab of Simple Syrup and stir.
- Use the cocktail peeler to peel a neat strip from the orange while holding it over the glass. As it peels, the oils should express themselves onto the interior of the glass; adding a delicate citrus flavor.
- Place the large ice cube into the glass and pour Bourbon mix from the mixing glass over the ice. Give the cocktail a stir to chill Bourbon mixture.
- Twirl peeled orange strip and place on top of the ice cube.
- Top with luxardo cherry and serve.
Notes
Suggested Situations
- There is no wrong time to responsibility drink this
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