Old Fashioned

1 sugar cube(s)

1 dash angostura bitters

1 tsp water

2 measures bourbon

4 -6 cubes (cracked) Ice

Place sugar cube in small, chilled Old Fashioned glass. Dash the bitters over the cube and add the water. Mash with a spoon until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the bourbon whiskey into the glass and stir. Add cracked ice and decorate with lemon twist.

Variations: Brandy Old Fashioned, Old Emtonian, Old Pal, Old Trout, Old Pale.