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Fancy-Free

Fancy-Free

Classic

Bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and two bitters.

NightcapSpirit-ForwardNuttyClassic
3 minEasyStrong

Bourbon's oak and vanilla with the funky, almond-like sweetness of maraschino, framed by aromatic and orange bitters. Smooth, balanced, and a little dry.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Orange peel · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and both bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

The Fancy-Free is a classic from the early 20th century, a close relative of the Old Fashioned that replaces sugar with maraschino liqueur. The liqueur's nutty cherry sweetness is subtler than syrup and more interesting.

Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Orange peel