Old Fashion Recipe

Best recipe by far!
Thank you Miles from the British Pub in San Jose, CA for the hints to the best recipe.

2 ounces Simple Syrup
3 ounces of a Rye Whiskey (Bulliet, Templeton or your favorite)
3 dashes of Bitters
Orange rind
Cherry

Combine Simple Syrup, Rye Whiskey, Bitters and Ice in a shaker.  Shake the ingredients together.  Fill the glass with ice, add cherry and orange rind.  Pour liquid over ice. Enjoy!