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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Glass
Start by selecting a lowball glass or an Old Fashioned glass. Place it on a sturdy surface.
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into the glass.
Add Simple Syrup
Pour 1 teaspoon of simple syrup over the bitters in the glass.
Muddle the Ingredients
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the bitters and syrup together until well combined.
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, up to the rim.
Pour the Whiskey
Pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice in the glass.
Garnish with Orange Peel
Take a piece of orange peel, twist it over the drink to release its oils, and then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
Stir and Serve
Gently stir the cocktail to combine the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your Old Fashioned.