The old fashioned has been enjoying a resurgence the past few years - and it's probably all thanks to Mad Men's Don Draper, who was rarely seen without one throughout the 60s-inspired TV series.
People are picky about how best to make this un-fussy whiskey cocktail, but this version, offered up by mixologist Linda O'Rourke of House Dublin for The Cocktail Mix, definitely packs a punch without losing favour (or flavour!)...
What you'll need:
- Two glasses with a generous serving of ice
- A couple dashes of bitters
- One spoon of sugar syrup
- Two shots of bourbon whiskey
- Orange peel to garnish
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