Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2012

For an added twist use a little splash of olive juice, if your into a sweet and sour taste.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2012

I thought this was going to grow hair on my chest! This was so super strong!!! I bought some Jameson whiskey for a dinner recipe and had some leftover and decided to try a classic cocktail. This tasted like straight whiskey on ice. I tried to modify it by doubling and then tripeling the simple syrup, doubling the oranges and squeazing them, and then adding in a couple of splashes of the cherry juice from the jar as others suggested. It made it more palateable then, but it still tasted too strong to drink. I wish I wouldn't have spent the extra money now on the bottle of bitters now. It couldn't be tasted anyway. I don't know what to think? Maybe, I just don't like whiskey? Hmmm

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Baker Bee

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Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

Amazing drink and my stand by selection. If Don Draper loves them, why can't you?

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Laura

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

In Wisconsin, brandy or Whiskey old fashioneds are made at every bar. I prefer the brandy. Often the cherry/ies are muddled in the bottom of the glass. To simplify we use 7up/Sprite rather than water and simple syrup. Some people prefer using sour mix instead. Stores around here also sell Old Fashioned mix. Bottoms up.

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Tina

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

I'm a native Louisvillian and using any thing but Ky. bourbon is a travesty! Makers Mark is my choice. I like bitters and use about 6 good shakes. To sweeten it up use a small squirt of agave syrup. Swish it around the bottom of the glass, Add ice, 2 oz. Makers Mark. Garnish with maraschino cherry plus a little juice from the bottle and slice of orange. (May sqeeze a wedge of orange.) Be prepared for a second one!

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Hugh Pritchett

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Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

My favorite cocktail, but is prefer Southern Comfort with a splash of club soda

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Macnbrd

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

My father had one of these when he came home from work. When we do the same it is in his honor. I keep a jar of orange slices marinating in the simple syrup in the refrigerator for this drink. We use Ancient Age bourbon which is what he used. According to the reviewer in The New York Times Ancient Age is just as good as the top shelf brands. The aroma is so evocative of my dad's favorite drink and so 5:30ish.

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