Ingredients

  • 2 ozbourbon
  • ½ ozhoney(Diluted with equal parts warm water)
  • ¼ ozfresh-orange-juice(Just a splash)
  • 🍋Orange peel(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Create honey syrup by mixing honey with equal parts warm water.
  2. Add honey syrup to a rocks glass.
  3. Add bourbon and a small splash of fresh orange juice.
  4. Add a large ice cube and stir gently for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

📜 History

This simplified take on the Old Fashioned replaces sugar and bitters with honey syrup, creating an accessible version of the classic. The honey adds floral complexity while fresh orange adds aromatic brightness.

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