Classic cocktails: The "Old Fashioned" cocktail drink recipe.

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 Learn how to make the "Old Fashioned" cocktail drink recipe. 

Brought to you buy expert mixologist and professional bartenders. This "old Fashioned" vintage cocktail can be drunk before or after a meal. A true classic cocktail. That dates back to the 1880's. The legend goes to the Pendennis Club located in Louisville, Kentucky. They say the drink was created to honor Col. James E. Pepper. His grandfather distilled the famous "Old 1776" bourbon.

Old Fashioned Recipe (1880s Recipe)
Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp of white sugar
• 2 dashes of angostura bitters
• 2 slices of oranges, sliced into cubes
• Ice cubes
• 2 oz Bourbon (Markers Mark Bourbon)
• 1 maraschino cherry for garnish.

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Muddle the bitters, sugar and orange at the bottom of a old fashioned glass. 
Next, fill the glass with some ice cubes. 
Stir and garnish with a cherry and orange slice.

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