and larger than standard Old Fashioned glasses, making them too oversized for such a small-volume cocktail. We also didn’t love the lack of design or etching, as they didn’t visually stand out ...

An Old Fashioned glass features a low profile, a wide diameter, a thick base, and a flat bottom, perfect for muddling and large enough to hold a handful of small cubes or one nice, plump rock.

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon ... Strain cocktail over a large ice cube in a double old fashioned glass. Garnish with a swath of orange and an optional brandied cherry.