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Everyone needs this classic cocktail recipe in their back pocket. Smoky bourbon is sweetened with maraschino cherries and orange juice. The drink gets a little punch from a few dashes of bitters.

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

Two 1/4-inch-thick orange half slices, plus 2 strips rind for garnish
4 to 5 maraschino cherries
4 to 6 dashes Angostura bitters
2 teaspoons superfine sugar, optional
4 ounces bourbon
Ice

Steps:

  • Muddle the orange slice, 2 cherries, bitters and sugar if using in a large liquid measuring cup until syrupy. Add in the bourbon and a few ice cubes and stir vigorously for 20 seconds to chill the drink and dilute the bourbon. Fill 2 rocks glasses with one large cube. Strain the drink into the glasses. Squeeze an orange peel above each glass to release the oils, then add to the glass along with 1 or 2 cherries.

Safal Pun
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This is a great recipe for a lazy Sunday afternoon.


Ras Ally
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This is a great recipe for a road trip.


Youpo1
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This is a great recipe for a camping trip.


Sumee Sheikh
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This is a great recipe for a tailgate party.


Akash Gil
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This is a great recipe for a picnic.


Ilija Djordjevic
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This is a great recipe for a potluck.


KiNG_Ali _YT
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This is a great recipe for a crowd.


Atik ul islam
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints.


Abid hussin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Amras Halder
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the results are amazing.


CLAIRE B CLAIRE BWALYA
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This is a classic recipe that everyone should know how to make.


oryem robin
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Annamarie
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover [ingredient].


Rashid Saraiki
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Govin Lama
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Farhan Niazi
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really is as good as everyone says it is.


susan Williams
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best [dish name] I've ever had.


Ithabeleng Senone
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This is a classic recipe that I've been making for years. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mathews Kalaswa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Mnmn Mnmn
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.