How to make a REAL Old Fashioned

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 by adding ice to a mixing glass.

Add a couple dashes of Pacha bitters to the mixing glass.

Add a couple dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.

Pour in 0.4 ounces of simple syrup into the mixing glass.

Add 1/2 ounce of water to the mixing glass.

Pour in 2 ounces of bourbon (Buffalo Trace) into the mixing glass.

Stir the mixture in the mixing glass about 30 to 50 times to properly dilute it.

Prepare a serving glass by adding ice to it.

Strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the serving glass.

Cooking Techniques

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