Old-Fashioned
Cocktail parties were all the rage in the ’50s, and while the variety of appetizers from Rumaki to a Party Cheese Ball often took center stage, it’s impossible to have cocktail parties without Mad Men–era cocktails, like this classic!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Beverages
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon (or rye)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup (see Note)
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters, to taste
- Ice
- 1 orange slice
- 3 Luxardo cherries
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a glass and stir to combine. Add the ice, then add the orange slice and Luxardo cherries.
- Let the drink sit for a few minutes or give it a little shake to let the flavors of the orange and cherries seep into the bourbon. Drink and enjoy.
Notes
- To make a simple syrup, simply bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.