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Today on the HSS website, we're mixing up some Old

Today on the HSS website, we're mixing up some Old-Fashioned cocktails. Six of our editors shared their favorite recipes and you can get them all by clicking the link in bio. Here's my go-to recipe as a teaser.

There was a time about a decade and change ago when craft cocktail culture was burgeoning that I spent a good amount of time (and money) mixing up all manner of pleasantly potent potables. But those days are now just a spirit-soaked memory. Nowadays, I like my cocktails like I like my clothing — simple and classic. And here’s my favorite Old-Fashioned recipe along with some quite particular instructions and explanations.

- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Regan’s orange bitters
- 2.5 ounces Maker’s Mark
- 1 Luxardo maraschino cherry
- Orange peel

One thing I am adamant about with regards to my Old-Fashioned cocktails is that they are built directly in the glass you plan to drink from. For me, recently, that’s been a lovely Ralph Lauren Hudson Plaid tumbler. Place the sugar cube in the glass, soak with the bitters, and muddle until the sugar is as dissolved as it’s going to get.

There are some who advocate for simple syrup in place of a sugar cube because as you’ll find if you try my method, you will not be able to get the sugar cube to dissolve completely. Personally, I don’t mind as it forces a lot of the sweetness to remain at the bottom of the glass, which results in an almost dessert-like final few sips. I quite like that.

Next, measure out the Maker’s Mark bourbon with your jigger and pour into the glass. Take a large ice cube — I love the Tovolo large ice molds — and use your bar spoon to place it in the glass. Stir for 30 seconds and garnish with the maraschino cherry and orange peel after expressing the oils over the drink.

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While longtime HSS fans know my stance on the color brown — one loyal commenter even remarked once that I should change our name to He Spoke Brown — there may be some who aren’t quite convinced or sold on adding a brown suit to their wardrobe. To be sure, you can never go wrong with a navy blue suit or a gray suit, but there are many reasons why a brown suit can be considered in the same company as those two classics. Swipe through for five benefits of a brown suit and click the link in bio to shop the look.

If you'll let me have a moment, there's a lot I'm

If you'll let me have a moment, there's a lot I'm thankful for today. My family, retiring from the Army, my health, and the success we've had these past couple months with the new HSS. I couldn't think of a better post to share today than contributor Gary Harrison's (@mrharrisonsr) ode to great bottles of wine - click the link in bio to read. I'll be having a nice glass today and hope you'll toast with me. From all of us here at He Spoke Style, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you! What bottle's on your table for dinner tonight?

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