How To Make a Classic Old Fashioned
An old fashioned is little more than a bit of bourbon mixed with sugar and bitters. But this recipe for the classic cocktail is complex, smooth, and heavily spirited—and the flavors come together in less than five minutes. The secret is to use the best old fashioned ingredients, starting with good quality bourbon (or rye, if you prefer stronger, edgier flavor). Unlike a Manhattan which typically gets its sweetness from vermouth, a classic old fashioned is sweetened by muddling a sugar cube with water and bitters. You can also use simple syrup.
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