Old Fashioned

A small measure of sugar and aromatic bitters lets bourbon remain the focus of this classic. Dissolve the sugar before adding ice, then stir deliberately to give the drink enough chill and dilution.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 45 ml Bourbon whiskey
• 1 piece Sugar cube
• 2 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
• 5 ml Chilled drinking water
• 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish
• 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

1. Put the sugar cube in a rocks glass and add the bitters and water.
2. Crush and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Add a large ice cube or several solid cubes, then pour in the bourbon.
4. Stir until cold, express an orange twist over the surface, and add it. Add a cocktail cherry only if desired.