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Southern Comfort Old Fashioned

The Southern Comfort Old Fashioned is a delightful twist on the classic old fashioned, combining the smoothness of Southern Comfort with bitters and citrus for a balanced, comforting cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz Southern Comfort
  • 1 sugar cube or 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Old fashioned glass
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Bar spoon or stirrer
  • Peeler or knife for citrus
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Start with a chilled old fashioned glass to keep your drink cool longer.
  2. Place the sugar cube in the glass and soak it with the bitters to help dissolve the sugar and infuse flavor.
  3. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the sugar and bitters together until well combined.
  4. Pour in the Southern Comfort over the muddled mixture to blend the flavors.
  5. Fill the glass with ice cubes, using larger cubes to chill the drink without diluting it quickly.
  6. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to combine the ingredients without over-diluting.
  7. Twist a strip of orange peel over the glass to release its oils, then drop it in as garnish.
  8. Take a moment to appreciate your creation, then enjoy your Southern Comfort Old Fashioned.

Notes

Use large ice cubes to keep your drink cold without diluting it too quickly.