Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whisky, such as Rittenhouse Rye
- 1/2 ounce turbinado simple sugar, instructions below
- 3 dashes orange bitters, such as Reagan’s
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 strip of orange zest
- 3 Luxardo cherries
Turbinado simple syrup:
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
To make turbinado simple syrup:
For simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup turbinado sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
To make drink:
Combine 2 ounces rye whisky, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, and 3 dashes orange bitters in an old fashioned glass. Add 1 large ice cube and gently stir until the glass is cool to the touch. Squeeze 1 strip of orange zest over the drink, rub the rim with the zest, and drop it into the drink. Garnish with 3 Luxardo cherries.
Notes
TO MAKE A BATCHED OLD FASHIONED
Serving Size: 6
Ingredients
3/4 cups rye whisky, such as Rittenhouse Rye
3 ounces turbinado simple sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons orange bitters, such as Reagan’s
1/4 cup cold water
6 large ice cube
6 strips orange zest
18 Luxardo Cherries
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine 3/4 cup rye whisky, 3 ounces turbinado simple sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons orange bitters, and 1/4 cup cold water in a large pitcher. Stir and refrigerate.
When ready to serve, stir the mixture for 30 seconds. Add one large ice cube to each of the 6 old fashioned glasses and evenly distribute the drink – about 3 oz per glass. Squeeze a strip of orange zest over each drink, rub the rim with the zest, and drop into drink. Garnish each with 3 Luxardo cherries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Alcoholic Drinks