Ingredients:

  • 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 sugar cube (or ½ teaspoon granulated sugar)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • A few dashes of plain water
  • 1 orange peel
  • 1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the sugar cube in the Old Fashioned glass. Add 2 dashes of bitters and a splash of water. Muddle until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour in 2 oz (60 ml) of bourbon or rye whiskey.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Use the bar spoon to gently stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds.
  4. Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by gently twisting it. Drop the peel into the glass along with the cherry, if using.
  5. Enjoy your classic Old Fashioned!