Old Fashioned Cocktail

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.

Cut a couple of inches of orange peel using a sharp knife.

Place one sugar cube in an old-fashioned glass.

Soak the sugar cube in Angostura bitters.

Muddle the sugar cube until crushed.

Add one big lump of ice to the glass.

Pour 2 1/4 ounces of bourbon over the ice.

Stir the mixture gently.

Flame the orange peel to release the oils, then drop it into the glass.

Add a Luxardo cherry for garnish and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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