Fancy Free

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
  • 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur e.g. Luxardo
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • Garnish Orange peel

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with orange peel. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.

Origin Story

The Fancy Free cocktail is a classic that dates back to the early 20th century, likely created during the Prohibition era. It exemplifies the era's creativity in crafting cocktails with limited ingredients.

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