One of the great classic bourbon cocktails, the Old Fashioned was invented in Louisville, KY. Try bourbon, rye, or a blended whiskey in this cocktail. You can also sub one sugar cube for the simple syrup.
source
Allrecipes.com
categories
beverage, cocktail
yield
1 cocktail
prep time
10 mins
total time
10 mins
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp simple syrup
1 tsp water
2 dashes bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1 (1.5 fluid oz) jigger bourbon whiskey
1 slice orange
1 maraschino cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour the simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then place the ice cubes in the glass. Pour bourbon over the ice and garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry.