Beverage

Smooth and Boozey Old Fashioned

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The Old Fashioned has found its way to many bars and wedding receptions as a smash of canned fruit mixed with too little whiskey and too much ice. But in recent years, the drink has evolved into a true delicacy that capitalizes on the sweet and smokey taste of craft bourbon. I re-created this simple and delicious recipe over many years of painstaking trial and error from my favorite Chicago speak-easy. It is heavy on the liquor, but remains easy on the palate. The true taste of your whiskey

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Bourbon (recommended: Elmer T Lee, Johnny Drum Reserve, Four Roses Single Barrel, or Elijah Craig 12 Yr)
Simple Sugar
Angostura Bitters
Lemon
Ice
Simple Sugar: Heat equal parts water and pure cane sugar on a stove, stirring occasionally, until begins to simmer. Immediately remove from heat and cover until cool. Keeps in refrigerator. Old...
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