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The perfect old fashioned cocktail

PHOTO RECIPE The perfect old fashioned cocktail

The Old Fashioned is a serious cocktail and it is one you really should know how to make at home. When made well, the Old Fashioned cocktail is strong, but not overly so. There’s sweetness, but it isn’t cloying or excessive.

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Easy to make cocktail drinks and snacks for your next party

The recipe can be found in this article

Easy to make cocktail drinks and snacks for your next party

Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 1 teaspoons to simple syrup Added to
  • 3 dashes bitters Added to
  • 2 ounces mid-range bourbon or rye whiskey Added to
  • 2 a piece One inch of orange peel Added to
  • 1 to maraschino cherries Added to
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Directions

5 min.
1. Step

Place simple syrup, bitters and the whiskey in an Old Fashioned glass stir well.

The perfect old fashioned cocktail - preparation step 1
2. Step

Then add 1 to 2 large ice cubes.

The perfect old fashioned cocktail - preparation step 1
3. Step

Stir 2 to 3 times to chill then garnish with peel of orange and cherry.

The perfect old fashioned cocktail - preparation step 1

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