Old Fashioned Recipe
American · Cocktail · 3 min total
A classic cocktail that balances the sweetness of sugar with the bitterness of Angostura bitters, mellowed by a generous pour of bourbon or rye whiskey.
3
min prep
min prep
1
servings
servings
155
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube (or 1 teaspoon granulated sugar)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel strip
- 1 maraschino cherry (optional)
- Ice cubes (preferably one large cube or a few smaller ones)
Instructions
- Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass. Add the bitters and a splash of water (about 1 teaspoon). Muddle until the sugar is dissolved.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes, preferably one large ice cube to minimize dilution.
- Pour the whiskey over the ice and stir gently for about 20 seconds to chill and combine.
- Express the orange peel over the glass by twisting it to release oils, then rub the rim of the glass with the peel and drop it in.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry if desired. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a large ice cube to slow dilution and keep the drink colder longer.
- For a sweeter Old Fashioned, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of simple syrup instead of the sugar cube.
- Store any leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.
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