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Old-Fashioned

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  • Makes1 servings
By Chatelaine
A close-up, high-angle shot of a classic Old Fashioned cocktail in a heavy, clear glass resting on a dark, rustic wooden surface. The drink is a deep amber color, indicating bourbon or rye whiskey, and contains a large, rectangular ice cube. It is garnished with a single, bright orange peel elegantly twisted and placed along the rim. The lighting is low and warm, creating a cozy, sophisticated atmosphere.

An old fashioned is a classic way to use simple syrup.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

This oh-so-classic cocktail couldn't be easier to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye

  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (recipe link below)

  • 2 to 6 dashes Angostura bitters

  • maraschino cherry, to granish

  • slice of orange, to garnish

  • ice cubes

Instructions

  • FILL a lowball glass with ice cubes. Add rye, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Stir well.

  • GARNISH with maraschino cherry and orange.

Cocktail math: 1 oz = 2 tbsp.

Get our ultra-easy simple syrup recipe.

Get more Thanksgiving cocktail recipes.

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