11 Bartenders Make an Old Fashioned (Classic, Flair, Speed & More) | Epicurious

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.

Start with 3 dashes of Angostura bitters in a mixing glass.

Add 1/4 ounce of Demerara syrup to the bitters.

Muddle the cherry and the slice of orange in the glass with the sugar and bitters.

Pour in 2 ounces of rye whiskey, filling it up to the meniscus.

Add a splash of club soda to cut the sweetness.

Fill the glass with ice cubes.

Stir the mixture gently to achieve slow dilution without shaking.

Serve in a rocks glass with a large ice cube.

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