Jumbo Old Fashioned

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Written By Miguel Buencamino

Anyone know where to get jumbo sized cherries? Asking for this jumbo-sized Old Fashioned 🍒😂

This may or may not be an #aprilfools joke but this is a great recipe for a BATCHED Old Fashioned. Just mix the ingredients below with ice and strain into a serving vessel of your choice. If you’re serving for a later date, add 4 oz of filtered water and throw that bottle/container in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to serve. Serve over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist and maraschino cherry (optional).

Disclaimer: Please drink responsibly and don’t try to drink this entire thing by yourself in one sitting.

ingredients:

  • 750ml Bourbon

  • 5 oz | 60 ml Simple Syrup

  • 30-40 Dashes Angostura Bitters

  • Orange Zest (Garnish) per cocktail

  • Maraschino Cherry (Garnish) per cocktail

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instructions:

Combine all ingredients except garnish in a mixing glass with ice.  Stir, strain and pour the cocktail over a large ice cube, zest with an orange peel and add an Italian maraschino cherry (optional).  Serve and enjoy!



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