Gin Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz London Dry Gin
• 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Orange peel · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the gin, simple syrup, and 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 use it as garnish.

The Story

The Old Fashioned is the original cocktail formula: spirit, sugar, and bitters. Gin was among the spirits used in early versions, and a gin Old Fashioned is an easy way to taste the original template with botanicals.