Bourbon and Honey Muddled Old Fashioned

A smooth, sweetened bourbon cocktail with muddled orange and cherry, enhanced by a touch of honey for depth.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz honey
• 1/2 oz water
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 twist orange twist
• 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1/2 oz honey and 1/2 oz water, then muddle for 20 seconds until fully dissolved and smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to the mixing glass, then fill with ice.
3. Step 3: Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and the ingredients are fully integrated.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express the oils from a 1-inch orange twist over the drink, then drop the twist and a maraschino cherry into the glass for garnish.