Rye Old-Fashioned

1. 1

   Spoon sugar into a shaker and add about a teaspoon of very hot water for a simple syrup.

2. 2

   Stir until dissolved, adding a little more water if needed.

3. 3

   Add whiskey and bitters, and stir again.

4. 4

   Add several ice cubes and stir well to chill.

5. 5

   Strain into an old-fashioned glass, add 2 or 3 big ice cubes, twist lemon peel over the top and drop it in.

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