Tim speaks with Eric Alperin, co-owner of The Varnish in Los Angeles, to dissect one of the world’s most iconic cocktails: The Old Fashioned. Eric lends sage advice on everything from the importance of ice to bitters bottles and the size of sugar cubes. Tune in to learn how to make Eric Alperin's Old Fashioned — recipe also listed below — and don't forget to subscribe!

Eric Alperin’s Old Fashioned 

Ingredients

• 1 Domino Dot sugar cube
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters (8-9 when dispensed from a Japanese bitters bottle)
• 1 bar spoon club soda
• 2 ounces bourbon, such as Elijah Craig
• 1 orange twist

Directions

1. Place sugar cube in a 9-ounce chilled rocks glass.
2. Soak with Angostura bitters and club soda. Muddle to combine.
3. Add bourbon and stir three or four times to incorporate all ingredients.
4. Add large, clear ice cube (ideally 2.5 x 1.75 x 1 inch). 
5. Stir seven or eight times to chill.
6. Express orange twist over the cocktail and place between ice and glass as garnish.

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