The Classic Perfect Ole Fashioned

Step 1

Add 1 1/2 tsps of cane sugar and 4 dashes of bitters to a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.

Step 2

Stir together for 30 seconds to begin to dissolve sugar into the bitters.

Step 3

Add 3 oz. of bourbon to the cane sugar and bitters and stir for 60 second until you can see that the cane sugar has all dissolved.

Step 4

Add a handful of ice to the mixture and continue to stir for another 30 seconds.

Step 5

Pour the cocktail over a rocks glass filled with ice cubes.

Step 6

Express the orang peel, this is just a fancy way to say squeeze it and spray the oils out, over the top of the cocktail, rub the peel around the edge of the glass, and enjoy!