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An Old-Fashioned with maraschino in place of sugar — rye, cherry liqueur, and a double dose of bitters. Spirit-forward and just off-center.
Servings
Served inRocks
MethodStirred
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 ounces
- Maraschino Liqueur½ ounce
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Orange Twist1 each
Directions
Stir rye, maraschino, Angostura, and orange bitters with ice. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
A pre-Prohibition drink documented in mid-century manuals. The maraschino does all the sweetening; keep it restrained.