Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic American cocktail, traditionally made by muddling a sugar cube with bitters and water, then adding bourbon or rye whiskey and a twist of citrus peel. Originating in the late 19th century, it's considered one of the earliest cocktail recipes and is a staple of American bar culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a spirit-forward drink, it's low in carbohydrates and protein but contains calories primarily from alcohol and sugar, typically ranging from 150 to 200 calories per serving. It provides minimal essential nutrients, with the main component being ethanol.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0.3 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	10 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Calcium	3 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	5 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Folate	1 mcg

Per 1 cocktail (about 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Old Fashioned is culturally significant as the drink that sparked the 'cocktail' definition itself—a spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Nutritionally, its simplicity highlights how early cocktails were more about balancing flavors than masking the taste of spirits, unlike many modern sugary mixed drinks.