Governance Old Fashioned
A classic Old Fashioned with a refined twist, blending aged whiskey and aromatic bitters to honor tradition and leadership. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water), Angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.25 oz demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 luxardo cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 0.25 oz demerara syrup into a rocks glass. Add 3 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Add a single large clear ice cube to the glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils of a wide orange peel strip over the surface, twist it, then rub the rim with the peel before resting it on the ice.
- Step 5: Skewer a luxardo cherry and place it alongside the orange peel inside the glass as garnish.
