How to Make Old Fashioned (Party Sized)

bourbon

🥗Healthier: rye whiskey

💰Cheaper: blended whiskey

Rye whiskey offers a spicier flavor, while blended whiskey is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, and honey is often less expensive.

Pour 2 oz of bourbon into a mixing container for each old fashioned.

Use a large bottle of bourbon, specifically JY Beam.

Add simple syrup instead of demerara syrup for convenience.

Add one bottle of Angostura bitters.

Prepare a large piece of ice using a small cooler or a 1-gallon plastic bottle filled with water and frozen.

Cut the frozen ice from the plastic once frozen.

Serve the drink in small glasses with an orange peel garnish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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