The old fashioned is a classic cocktail that was invented in Louisville, KY. You can make it with bourbon, rye, or a blended whiskey. You can also substitute one sugar cube for the simple syrup.
Ingredients
- simple syrup: 2 tsp
- water: 1 tsp
- dashes bitters: 2 piece
- ice cubes: 1 cup
- jigger bourbon whiskey: 1 piece (1.5 fluid ounce)
- slice orange: 1 piece
- maraschino cherry: 1 piece
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Stages of cooking
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Pour simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass; stir to combine. Add ice cubes and pour in bourbon. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry. Meredith Food Studio
