I've professed my love for a sidecar whenever we go out. Well, Keith has recently started a love affair with an old fashioned because every now and then you want your whiskey to give you a sweet little kiss.
The old fashioned is believed to be one of the first known cocktails. As such, it follows a pretty simple and straight forward approach. Early recipes call for any dark spirit such as whiskey, rye or brandy. Today it is traditionally made with bourbon or rye. If you're looking for an even sweeter kiss, I recommend swapping out the rye for bourbon.
Old Fashioned
Makes one cocktail
4 oz. of rye
a sugar cube
dash of bitters
wedge of orange
maraschino cherry for garnish
In a rocks glass, add the orange wedge along with the sugar cube, a few dashes of bitters and a drop or two of water. Using a muddler or wooden spoon mash the orange, sugar, bitters and water to make a nice paste in the bottom of your glass. Add 4 oz of rye and stir. Finally top with ice and garnish with the cherry.
Cheers!
