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James E Pepper Old Fashioned

A classic cocktail featuring bourbon, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an orange twist for a refined taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz bourbon preferably James E Pepper
  • 1 sugar cube or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 twist of orange peel
  • 1 splash of water or soda water

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon or stirring stick
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Old fashioned glass
  • Peeler or knife for the orange twist

Method
 

  1. Chill your old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add the sugar cube to the mixing glass with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and muddle until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour a splash of water into the mixing glass.
  4. Add 2 ounces of bourbon to the mixture.
  5. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well for about 30 seconds.
  6. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the chilled old-fashioned glass.
  7. Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass.
  8. Enjoy your cocktail.

Notes

Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.