Name: Old Fashioned
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon (or rye) whiskey; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon honey simple syrup; 1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon hot water

Description

Here’s how to make an Old Fashioned Cocktail- a simple American classic. This version substitutes orange zest for the traditional orange peel garnish and incorporates honey simple syrup, elevating it to its fullest potential!

Ingredients

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2 ounces bourbon (or rye) whiskey
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon honey simple syrup
1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Honey Simple Syrup

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot water

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Instructions

Make the honey simple syrup. Whisk together honey and hot water in a heat-resistant mixing glass. Allow to cool.
Combine: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, stir until well-combined, then strain over a large chunk of ice placed into an 8-10 ounce “rocks” or “old fashioned” glass.
Enjoy.

Notes

The honey simple syrup makes enough for 6 drinks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 203
Sugar: 7.6 g
Sodium: 2.6 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 18.8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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