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One of my husband’s favorite cocktails is the Old Fashioned. Admittedly, whiskey isn’t my favorite liquor, but we’ve come up with an Old Fashioned recipe that both he and I enjoy. It’s a refreshing and tasty drink that’s neither too sweet nor too strong.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. bar syrup (We make our own. It’s simply a ratio of 1:1 sugar and water. Just bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously, and let it cool. We usually make one cup sugar and one cup water.)
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 2 orange slices
• Soda water
• 1 ounce whiskey
• Ice

Directions

1. In the bottom of an old fashioned glass, muddle together the bar syrup, cherry, 1 orange slice, and a splash of soda water.
2. Remove the orange rind.
3. Add whiskey and stir. (I stick with one ounce for my drink, but sometimes my husband goes for 1.5 ounces for a stiffer drink.)
4. Add ice and fill cup rest of way with soda water. Stir.
5. Add the second orange slice as garnish.

Voila! This classic cocktail is perfect for any holiday party or just an evening at home.

Author bio: Sarah Heckle writes for Scarves Dot Net and blogs at Tulle and Trinkets. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two cats.