Lazy Old Fashioned Recipes

CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED

Steps:

• Pour the simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then place the ice cubes in the glass. Pour bourbon over the ice and garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry.

BEST BOURBON OLD FASHIONED

Steps:

• To a cocktail glass, add 2 tsp (2 bar spoons) of simple syrup (we prefer making our simple syrup with 1 part turbinado sugar and 1 part water - see notes for method).
• Add 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
• Add 3 dashes orange bitters.
• Add a large ice cube to the glass.
• Add 2 ounces (60 ml) of bourbon.
• Stir, ideally for 1 minute and for at least 20 seconds.
• Spritz an orange peel over the glass to release its oils. Then twist the peel and add to the glass.
• Top with a cocktail cherry.
• Cheers and repeat!

OLD-FASHIONED

Steps:

• Place sugar, orange slice and bitters in an old-fashioned glass. Gently muddle until sugar has absorbed some liquid and resembles a fine paste. Add the bourbon or rye, along with a large ice cube or two, and stir well, about 20 times. Top with just slightest dash of club soda, if desired, and garnish with cherry.

LAZY DAISY CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.