Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail

Ingredients

• 4 oz quality Bourbon or Rye whiskey
• 2 tsp rich Demerara simple syrup (2:1 ratio)
• 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 2 large ice spheres or clear ice cubes
• 2 wide strips fresh orange peel
• 2 Luxardo maraschino cherries

Method

1. 1

   Chill two heavy-bottomed double rocks glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before serving.

2. 2

   In a heavy glass mixing pitcher, combine the Demerara simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.

3. 3

   Pour in the bourbon whiskey and fill the mixing pitcher three-quarters full with solid ice cubes.

4. 4

   Stir smoothly with a long bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill thoroughly and achieve proper dilution.

5. 5

   Place one large clear ice sphere or cube into each chilled rocks glass.

6. 6

   Strain the cocktail mixture evenly between the two prepared glasses over the large ice.

7. 7

   Hold an orange peel skin-side down over each glass and twist firmly to express the aromatic oils across the surface.

8. 8

   Rub the outer rim of the glass with the peel, drop the peel into the glass, and garnish each with a Luxardo cherry.