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Old Fashioned

• 1 raw sugar cube
• 1 orange slice
• 2 brandied cherries
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon

In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the sugar cube with the orange slice, bitters, and cherries. Add ice, top with the bourbon, and stir to mix. Substitute 1 teaspoon of raw sugar if you don’t have cubes.

I prefer brandied cherries when I have them on hand. If you’re using maraschino cherries, stick with a single one or the flavor (such as it is) it too strong.

There are many, many ways to make the Old Fashioned, and no one really knows which is the original. Some people use rye whiskey instead of bourbon, some people don’t use fruit, some add club soda on top (yuck). I’ve had more bad Old Fashioneds than I have any other single drink, so order them with caution. If in doubt, get something else.

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