CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED
PG tested
This is a very simple take on the classic cocktail that has roots stretching back to the 1800s.
3 ounces bourbon or rye
⅛ ounce (¾ teaspoon) agave or simple syrup
Dash orange or Angostura bitters 1 small ice cube
In a rocks glass, stir the bourbon, syrup, bitters and ice cube.
Serves 1.
— “Pour Me Another: 250 Ways to Find Your Favorite Drink ” by J.M. Hirsch (Voracious, October 2022)