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Rye Old Fashioned

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Why you are pouring this tonight

Swap bourbon for rye whiskey and the Old Fashioned becomes a drier, spicier, more serious drink. Rye has more backbone than bourbon; less sweet, more peppery. Bulleit Rye is the easy pick; Michters is the indulgence.

What changes from the Old Fashioned

Bourbon out. Rye in. Sugar reduced slightly to compensate. Orange peel optional.

What to pour it alongside

Grilled steak, aged cheddar, dark chocolate. Anywhere a bolder spirit earns its place.

The recipe

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Rye Old Fashioned

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ml Bulleit Rye or similar
  • 1 tsp simple syrup (or 1 sugar cube)
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel and maraschino cherry to garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Add syrup and bitters to a rocks glass. If using sugar cube, saturate with bitters and muddle.
  2. Add rye and one large ice cube.
  3. Stir for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Express orange peel over the drink; drop it in with a cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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Want the classic? Our Old Fashioned recipe is here.