Classic Old-Fashioned

Name: Classic Old-Fashioned
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Whiskey
Ingredients: 3 dash Aromatic Bitters; 1 tsp Water; 1 Caster Sugar; 3 oz Bourbon Whiskey; 1 Orange; 1 Maraschino Cherry

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CategoryWhiskey

VeganGluten-free

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Ingredients

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0.06 ozAromatic Bitters
Substitutes for Aromatic Bitters
- Peychaud's BittersMore floral, less spice; use equal dashesclose
- Orange BittersCitrus-forward; changes characterdifferent
0.17 ozWater
Substitutes for Water
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- Apricot NectarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
1Caster Sugar
Substitutes for Caster Sugar
- Powdered SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
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3 ozBourbon Whiskey
Substitutes for Bourbon Whiskey
- Rye WhiskeySpicier, drier; use equal amountclose
- Irish WhiskeyLighter, smoother; changes characterdifferent
1Orange
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1Maraschino Cherry
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- Chambord Raspberry LiqueurSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
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Method

In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the bitters and water into the sugar cube, using the back of a teaspoon.
Almost fill the glass with ice cubes and add the bourbon.
Garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.
Serve with a swizzle stick.

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