This cocktail is perfect for the really chilly days when a cold drink just won't do. Consider the Warm Old-fashioned the same great cocktail as the classic Old-fashioned, just topped off with a little warm water, a great way to end the day. Old-fashioned fans, don't despair, that small splash of club soda is still there to contribute its share of effervescence and this recipe is from Maker's Mark where they know what a good bourbon drink is.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Maker's Mark bourbon
- Angostura bitters
- 1 sugar cube
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- club soda
- hot water
- orange slice and cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Place one sugar cube into the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters directly to the sugar cube as much as possible.
- Add one orange slice, one cherry, and a splash of soda and muddle thoroughly.
- Remove the fruit remnants.
- Add 2 ounces of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, ice, and top off with warm water.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cherry.
