Old Fashioned
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Here's one of the most famous classic cocktails there is: the Old Fashioned! This classic whiskey cocktail dates to the early 1800’s, before the words classic and cocktail were even said next to each other. It's quick and simple, using a sugar cube, bitters, and bourbon whiskey for a truly timeless drink.
Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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3 dashes Angostura bitters
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1 teaspoon water
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2 ounces bourbon
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Garnish: orange peel
Directions
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Add the sugar and bitters to a rocks glass, then add the water, and stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
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Fill the glass with large ice cubes, add the bourbon, and gently stir to combine.
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Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass, then drop in.
Base Spirit: Whiskey
