Description
Warm up a traditional old fashioned cocktail with classic vanilla sugar. This is sure to be a winter favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla-bean sugar (see note above)
- 3 dashes bitters (preferably orange or citrus)
- 1– inch piece orange peel
- Vanilla bean or orange wedge for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the vanilla sugar, bitters, orange peel and a splash of water in the bottom of a rocks glass. Use a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon to crush the sugar into the zest until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add ice cubes (1 large one is best, if you have it) and pour the bourbon over the ice. Stir for a few seconds, then garnish with a vanilla bean or a wedge of orange, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Category: Cocktail, Drink