Old Fashioned

Some argue this is the original cocktail. Unfortunately, almost every bartender totally screws it up.

2 oz. Rye
1/2 oz. simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Add all the ingredients to a rocks glass. Top with ice and stir for 15-20 seconds. An optional finish is to express the oils of a lemon peel and wipe the rim of the glass with the peel. Discard the peel.

Enjoy.