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Amber Old Fashioned cocktail in a classic rocks glass with orange peel garnish in a bright white kitchen

Old Fashioned Cocktail

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This Old Fashioned cocktail is smooth, balanced, and simple to make. The deep amber whiskey, bitters, and orange peel come together in a classic drink that looks polished without being fussy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup or 1 sugar cube
  • 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water only if using a sugar cube
  • 1 large ice cube
  • 1 wide strip orange peel
  • 1 cocktail cherry optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the simple syrup to a rocks glass.
  • If using a sugar cube, place it in the glass first.
  • Add the bitters onto the syrup or sugar cube.
  • Pour in 1 teaspoon water if using a sugar cube.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves fully.
  • Pour in the whiskey.
  • Add one large ice cube.
  • Stir for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Twist the orange peel over the glass to release the oils.
  • Rub the peel around the rim, then drop it in.
  • Add a cherry if you want it.
  • Serve immediately.