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The Old Fashioned is one of the first build-in-the-glass cocktails — and one of the first cocktails, period. Once simply called the Whiskey Cocktail, this classic is certainly a foundational drink for ...

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Learn bartending basics in just two hours! Master proper pouring, mix 12 classic cocktails, and explore the best brands for your home bar. Plus, take home a recipe book with everything you learned.