Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 sugar cube (or 1/4 oz/7 ml simple syrup)
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• A splash of water (optional, to dissolve the sugar cube)
• Ice (large cube preferred)
• Garnish: Orange peel and optional maraschino cherry

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the glass:

   • Place the sugar cube in a rocks glass.
   • Add Angostura bitters and a splash of water (if using).

2. Muddle:

   • Gently muddle the sugar cube with the bitters and water until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add whiskey:

   • Pour the bourbon or rye over the sugar mixture and stir.

4. Add ice:

   • Add a large ice cube or several smaller ones, then stir gently to chill and dilute the drink slightly.

5. Garnish:

   • Express the oils from an orange peel by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist.
   • Place the peel in the glass as a garnish.
   • Optionally, add a maraschino cherry.

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Tips:

• Whiskey choice: Bourbon will make the drink slightly sweeter, while rye whiskey offers a spicier profile.
• Ice: Large ice cubes or spheres are preferred as they melt slower, preserving the drink's balance.
• Sweetener: If using simple syrup instead of a sugar cube, start with 1/4 oz and adjust to taste.