For me an Old Fashioned needs to be whiskey, and it had better be bourbon. I can even accept Rye, though its my last choice. Fruit has to be muddled with the sugar, then add the bitters. Add ice and then the bourbon. Give a good stir then just a slight splash of seltzer, but only a small splash. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry (preserved sour cherries if at all possible). |