Old Fashioned Cocktail

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon (or rye) (*see notes below on gluten-free brands*)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup (**see instructions below)
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters, to taste
• ice
• 1 orange slice
• 1 maraschino cherry, with stem

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a glass, and stir to combine. Add ice, then add the orange slice and maraschino cherry. Let the drink sit for a few minutes, or give it a little shake to let the flavors of the orange and cherry seep into the bourbon. Drink and enjoy.

(*If you are looking for a gluten-free bourbon, try Bulleit or Maker's Mark.)

(**To make simple syrup, simply bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.)