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A classic Old Fashioned cocktail with a large ice cube and orange peel, perfect for your Ultimate Thanksgiving Drinks Guide.

Old Fashioned

A classic cocktail perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, this Old Fashioned recipe is simple to prepare and impressive to serve.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz rye or bourbon
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 sugar cube
  • club soda for splashing
  • orange twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Old-Fashioned glass
  • Muddler

Method
 

  1. Place the sugar cube in an Old-Fashioned glass. Add the Angostura bitters and a splash of club soda.
  2. Crush the sugar with a muddler. Rotate the glass to coat the sides with the sugar and bitters mixture.
  3. Add a large ice cube to the glass.
  4. Pour in the whiskey.
  5. Garnish with an orange twist.

Notes

This recipe is part of the Ultimate Thanksgiving Drinks Guide: Ingredients, Temps, Tips.

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