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Bourbon Old Fashioned | www.oliviascuisine.com | A classic bourbon cocktail made with sugar, bitters and a good quality bourbon. Perfect for Father's Day!

Bourbon Old Fashioned

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Ingredients  

  • 1 sugar cube, or 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2-3 dashes bitters
  • 2 ounces over proof bourbon
  • Garnish: orange peel or wedge and a maraschino cherry

Instructions 

  • Start by rubbing an orange peel on an Old Fashioned glass rim (and insides, for a stronger flavor).
  • Place the sugar cube inside the glass and top it with a few dashes of bitters.
  • Crush the sugar and bitters with a muddler, until it dissolves into a syrup. (If using granulated sugar, you might have to add a splash of water or club soda to dissolve it!)
  • Add a few large ice cubes (or one big ice sphere), pour in the bourbon and stir well.
  • Garnish with an orange peel (or wedge) and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately, with a stirring rod.