Ingredients:

  • 2 oz (60 ml) Bourbon
  • 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Orange Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Simple Syrup
  • Orange peel, for garnish
  • Large ice cube or sphere

Instructions:

  1. Add the simple syrup, bitters, and orange liqueur to the Old Fashioned glass.
  2. Lightly muddle an orange peel in the glass to release its oils.
  3. Pour in the bourbon.
  4. Add a large ice cube or sphere.
  5. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail.
  6. Express the oils from a fresh orange peel over the drink, then rub the rim of the glass with the peel. Drop the peel into the glass or attach it to the rim.
  7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Kentucky Kiss!