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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.

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