detroitdad
Legendary Member
Colleen and I are big fans of Old Fashioneds. Here is my recipe. I've tweaked it several times. This is what we enjoy the most. You may also add smoke to it if that is your thing.
A couple of key points. I make my own simple syrup. I only use cane sure, prefer it to be unfiltered. There is only one cherry to garnish it with. That is a Luxardo cherry imo.
I also prefer the large, round ice cubes. I like using two different bitters.
1 teaspoon of simple syrup (actually, a little more for colleen and a little less for me)
2-4 dashes of each of both bitters (or just the orange bitters works)
stir, add the ice cube, then 2.5 to 3 ounces of bourbon, twisted orange peel, stir again. Then add two cherries.
As for the bourbon. Use whatever you like. I prefer to use 100 to 115 proof. I think that balances out really well with the sweetness of the drink.
Morning Glory
A couple of key points. I make my own simple syrup. I only use cane sure, prefer it to be unfiltered. There is only one cherry to garnish it with. That is a Luxardo cherry imo.
I also prefer the large, round ice cubes. I like using two different bitters.
1 teaspoon of simple syrup (actually, a little more for colleen and a little less for me)
2-4 dashes of each of both bitters (or just the orange bitters works)
stir, add the ice cube, then 2.5 to 3 ounces of bourbon, twisted orange peel, stir again. Then add two cherries.
As for the bourbon. Use whatever you like. I prefer to use 100 to 115 proof. I think that balances out really well with the sweetness of the drink.
Morning Glory