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Old Fashioned

The quietest drink in the room can hold the most attention. Bourbon opens slowly as the ice softens its edges; a twist of orange brings the aroma to the surface. Stir, taste, and give dilution its moment.

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Old Fashioned
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Old Fashioned

The quietest drink in the room can hold the most attention. Bourbon opens slowly as the ice softens its edges; a twist of orange brings the aroma to the surface. Stir, taste, and give dilution its moment.

  • 60 ml
  • 5 ml
  • 2 dashes
  • 1 slice

You’ll need: Mixing glass, spoon, rocks glass. Have ice ready.

THE CRAFT / FROM FIRST POUR TO FINAL FLOURISH

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  1. Add bourbon, syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled, then strain over fresh ice.
  3. Finish with an orange garnish.
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THE DETAILS

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Bourbon, bitters, and a little sweetness. A spirit-forward classic where proportion and dilution do the work.

Preparation
5 min
Technique
Stirred
Glassware
Rocks glass
Coaster 2.0
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Coaster 2.0

Measure the liquid ingredients, then stir and garnish by hand.

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