re: how do you make an old fashion?

My method.. probably not the most traditional but I like the way it comes out

Start out with some simple syrup... probably about a teaspoon but I just eyeball it.

Cut off a small slice of orange drop in the glass with the syrup.

Add 4-6 shakes of bitters.. I use Angostura

Muddle all that in the bottom of the glass.

Fill glass although 4 or 5 cubes of ice

Add 2 oz of bourbon, then usually pour an extra slash or 2 in the glass. I usually do buffalo trace for the bourbon.

Add 2 luxardo cherries and a little bit of the syrup from the cherries.

Stir it all up really good and enjoy.

The thing that stepped me recipe up was buying the luxardo cherries... they're expensive but really good