Old Fashioned Cocktail
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Substitute honeyed simple syrup in this new take on a classic cocktail.
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
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Cocktail:
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1 tablespoon honeyed simple syrup
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2 dashes bitters
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2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
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1 1-inch strip lemon rind
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1 amarena cherry
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Honeyed Simple Syrup:
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1/4 cup water
Instructions
Shake syrup, bitters and whiskey with a handful of ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Strain and serve in a highball glass garnished with lemon twist and amarena cherry.
To make Honeyed Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add honey. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.