The granddaddy of all cocktails. A simple, elegant mix of whiskey, bitters, and sugar that lets the spirit shine through.

• Bourbon or rye whiskey6 cl
• Angostura bitters2 dashes
• Sugar cube or sugar syrup1 cube / 1 cl
• Water or icesplash

1. 1Place a sugar cube in a rocks glass and saturate with bitters.
2. 2Add a splash of water and muddle until the sugar dissolves.
3. 3Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
4. 4Pour in the whiskey and stir gently for 30 seconds.
5. 5Express an orange peel over the glass and use as garnish.