Brandy Old-Fashioneds

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine sugar and zest strips from 3 navel oranges.

2. 2

   Rub between your fingers until the sugar is the texture of wet sand, 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Cover and let stand for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in 8 maraschino cherries and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 cup hot water to the orange sugar and stir to dissolve.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until chilled.

7. 7

   Strain the syrup into a jar.

8. 8

   Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice or work in batches with a regular shaker.

9. 9

   Add 4 ounces of the orange-cherry syrup with 8 dashes Bitter Truth Decanter or Angostura bitters and brandy.

10. 10

    Shake well, then strain into ice-filled rocks glasses.

11. 11

    Top each drink with 1 ounce chilled club soda and serve.

12. 12

    Garnish with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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