Huskee's Perfect "Old Fasioned" Recipe

[Huskee]

Pics added above, because it did happen!

[jfmorris]

So you left the ice in there, rather than ditching the ice after all that shaking?

I have taken in the summer to leaving a little ice in my whisky sours after shaking too, as its hot and I like my drinks cool.

[jfmorris]

Never mind. In re-reading the recipe I see you have an ice cube in the glass, which is distinct from the ice in the shaker.

[STEbbq]

I assume you had a few while writing the title.

[ecowper]

Pretty good looking recipe. Little light on the whiskey ..... also, you shake whiskey? you heathen!

[ecowper]

CaptainMike I don't think whiskey is supposed to be frothy when you pour it in the glass

[Huskee]

Only because of the simple syrup. And it's not frothy. You can certainly stir.

[CaptainMike]

Hahaha, I'm pretty sure stirring is exactly what Eric's doing!

[surfdog]

Looks much like mine...and quite tasty.
I’ve also been known to use all bourbon or all rye. Kinda depends on my mood and location. I tend to only carry bourbon in my suitcase. LOL Traveling also brings up the cherry & orange peel...not likely when I’m on the road. Missed, but not generally enough to go searching for.

[Argoboy]

Just made one and this is my first old fashion and I like it, I used Canadian rye whiskey, keep up the good work.
I normally drink my whiskey with a little water but I like this drink. You are right you can still taste the whiskey.

[jfmorris]

Proof I made at least one of these! I was at the tail end of the drink at this point. It kept me company as I repaired a pressure washer and tested it out yesterday afternoon! As an aside, Honda small engines have a horrible carburetor design...

Great drink recipe Huskee - I couldn't knock more than one of these out in a session though. A little sweeter than I expected.

[Huskee]

Wow, most people say they're less sweet than they expected. You could certainly go 1.5oz of each whiskey (3 total) or .25oz simple syrup instead of .5. Glad you enjoyed it!

[jfmorris]

Huskee I think its the sweetness of the bourbon/rye mix itself, more than the double strength simple syrup. Also, I've spent all summer making whisky sours, about 2 oz rye or bourbon, 0.75 ounce 1:1 simple syrup and 1.25 oz lime or lemon juice. The orange bitters are not as much tart as that much lime/lemon juice.