Following the classic recipe for the Old Fashioned I concocted a drink as per the Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails book called. I chose instead of bourbon to go with a nice tasteful rye, Bulleit being my favorite.
And next I tried it with the "original" recipe; omitting the orange zest for a dash of orange curacao.
The scent is lacking in the orange aroma, which I figured would happen. The drink is more palatable for my taste taming the bite of the rye and rounding out the cocktail with a hint of bite on the end. Either way I find the Old Fashioned a great way to start or end the night.
Old Fashioned
2 1/4 oz. rye
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. water
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash orange curacao (optional)
stir and strain
1 large orange rind garnish (optional)
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