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10 July 2015

How to Make the Best Old Fashioned + Win $140

I have two cocktails that I'm constantly seeking the perfect recipe for. Bartenders that can wow me with either of these two drinks will keep me coming back, time and time again. The first is a dirty gin martini, and the second is an old fashioned. I think I can make a mean old fashioned at home, and I have that recipe for the best old fashioned on the blog today! Not to mention, I've teamed up with a group of ladies for the easiest $140 giveaway you'll ever enter! It's FriYAY party people!






This is one of those recipes that is so easy, you won't even need to look up the directions after the first few times you make it! 



|| Ingredients ||

2 oz Bourbon - I personally like Bulleit the best.
2 dashes Orange Bitters
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1/4 oz simple syrup
Orange Twist

|| Directions ||

1. Start with two dashes of Angostura Bitters in your cocktail glass. Then add two dashes of orange bitters. Add in your simple syrup.

2. Add your ice. I found some awesome round ice cube trays at TJ Maxx and they work beautifully for an old fashioned. Of course though, regular ice will do just fine. Stir all ingredients with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds, until chilled.

3. Add your bourbon.

4. Run your orange peel around the rim of your glass then drop in your drink.

5. Serve and enjoy!










Now how about we end this work week with an easy peasy cash giveaway?!? 
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We wanted to switch things up, no instagram loops or HUGE rafflecopter forms. Your chance to win $140 PayPal cash couldn't be easier! Just click follow by clicking on the 7 Bloglovin accounts below - that's it! Told you it was easy.



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53 comments :

  1. Amy's Fashion BlogJuly 10, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I saved this post on Bloglovin. Have a great weekend.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  2. Jamie @ SnapGinger BlogJuly 10, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    SO easy! Love the drink too, NOM

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  3. Becoming A HeathJuly 10, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Barware on fleek! I love those glasses, and that bourbon.

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  4. Emily S (Em Busy Living)July 10, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Fun! I was happy to find that I was already following most of these ladies :) I'm now following everyone, and I saved the post.

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  5. Helene in BetweenJuly 10, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    this drink looks incredible! i think it has to do with the kitchen you took the photo :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I've never tried an old fashioned, but I might have to. Liked this on BlogLovin'!

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  7. DestinyJuly 10, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    I followed and liked on Bloglovin! I love old fashioneds, but I've never dared to try and make them myself. Maybe I should try now!

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  8. Tanya NJuly 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Love Old Fashioneds. Liked all on Bloglovin.

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  9. Rachel R.July 10, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Saved on Bloglovin! I've wanted to try an Old Fashioned ever since I started watching Mad Men..now that I have the recipe, I have no excuse not to :)

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  10. Paige (The Last Doughnut)July 10, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I currently follow all of you beautiful ladies on Bloglovin! I saved this post on Bloglovin as well. :)

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  11. JamieJuly 10, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I love a good old fashioned - i followed all the blogs on bloglovin'

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  12. NapTown DivaJuly 10, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I did them all! Thanks! Happy, happy Friday!

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  13. josie @ letters to sophiaJuly 10, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Saved the post & following all! :)

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  14. DarianneJuly 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I've never had an old fashioned.. I've never had a lot of drinks now that I think about it.. but that is caused I only became legal to drink a year ago. Of course, I already followed you guys, and like this post. Have a great weekend!

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  15. Ashley BreeJuly 10, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    I have all checked boxes and I liked this post on bloglovin. :) Bloglovin username is breelovesfashion8. would love to win! :) Thank you!

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  16. Lauren {at} Life.Love.LaurenJuly 10, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    There is a great little bar downtown that I go to that has a great old fashioned. Ironically, I have never tried to make it at home. Seems simple enough! Oh and I checked all the boxes. Thanks! Happy Friday!

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  17. Mattie @ Northwest NativeJuly 10, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    I entered! I've never had an old-fashioned, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like it. Haha. I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to alcoholic beverages. I usually stick with clear liquors...minus gold tequila.

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  18. Kelley MoyerJuly 10, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I tried an old fashion for the first time after watching Bar Rescue (you should watch it if you don't!) this past new years eve. It was the beginning of a pretty awesome night :) I follow everybody and liked the post!!

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  19. KaitJuly 10, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Dane LOVES old fasions -- I need to save this recipe STAT! Also, I already followed you all so #winning :) Have a great weekend! XO

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  20. Gabby in ProgressJuly 11, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Thanks for making this entry super easy. I've entered.

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  21. LisaJuly 11, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Such a cute idea! Totally entered!! <3

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  22. BeckyJuly 11, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    I entered the giveaway! Thanks! - Rebecca

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  23. KV HJuly 11, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing this easy recipe & giveaway! I followed everyone & saved the post.

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  24. Marquis ClarkeJuly 11, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Done, thanks ladies!!

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  25. Colleen BoudreauJuly 11, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I follow everyone on Bloglovin (collifornia)

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  26. Colleen BoudreauJuly 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    I like this post on Bloglovin (collifornia)

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  27. UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Following on bloglovin via mercedeslyne Thanks for the chance!

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  28. UnknownJuly 11, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Also "liked" the post on BL

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  29. Jo-Anne's RamblingsJuly 11, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    I wouldn't mind trying an old fashion

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  30. sarahJuly 12, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I followed under http://www.bloglovin.com/sarah26 :)

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  31. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Already followed most of them and just liked this post (was gonna do it anyway because that old fashioned looks AWESOME). Can't wait to try it out. Thanks, girl xx

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  32. Operation TwentiesJuly 12, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    I've already been sort of following some of these blogs courtesy of you! I'm now following all and I have entered! I can't wait to keep reading all these blogs!

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  33. Bridget Heiple ReichJuly 12, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I'm not sure if my first comment worked. I clicked and already follow each blog on Bloglovin. I also saved the post. https://www.bloglovin.com/people/bridgetheiplereich-2123882 bridgetandderekreich (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  34. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Followed everyone and liked this post! Also pretty excited to show my boyfriend this old fashioned recipe, he loves them! Username lizrose2

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  35. Jasmine PJuly 12, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    I am following them all! Username: commonsenseandstilettos

    commonsenseandstilettos@yahoo.com

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  36. Jasmine PJuly 12, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    I liked the post on bloglovin too! username: commonsenseandstilettos

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  37. Budget Splurge BeautyJuly 13, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    done! Easy when you were already following half the people ;)

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  38. Budget Splurge BeautyJuly 13, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    also saw other people doing it soo FYI I'm ember darling on bloglovin.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Entered! LOVE this drink! <3

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  40. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Also liked on Bloglovin'! <3

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  41. SamanthaJuly 13, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Old Fashioned's always make me think of Crazy, Stupid, Love and Ryan Gosling. SO THANK YOU.

    Following all and saved this post :)

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  42. Audrey StewartJuly 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I am new to Bloglovin, but I've discovered, I really love it. Great Giveaway, and all the blogs are so attractive.

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  43. Audrey StewartJuly 13, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    YES...I followed thwm all. Some I had already been following. jozywails@gmail.com

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  44. DeboraJuly 13, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Great giveaway! All done :) I also liked this post on bloglovin'

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  45. Darlene http://adventuresofamiddleagemom.comJuly 13, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I follwed you!

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  46. Erin LFFJuly 14, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I'm following everyone now! :)

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  47. Andrea DarstJuly 14, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I was already following everyone as Andrea Darst! :)

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  48. Andrea DarstJuly 14, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Saved the post on Bloglovin - Andrea Darst

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  49. MeaganJuly 14, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Yum! I also followed all of you, and liked on Bloglovin :)

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  50. Mar Ward July 14, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    i sure love me an old-fashioned. thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  51. UnknownJuly 15, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    I follow all and saved on Bloglovin :D

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  52. Puzzle Pieces and PotatoesJuly 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I'm late to the party, as usual, but at least I'm here! :) I was already following some of these ladies, and now I am following all. Yay! I also saved this post on Bloglovin. Thanks, lady! :)

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  53. RachelJuly 19, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I entered!

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