Old Fashioned
The quintessential whiskey cocktail and one of the oldest known cocktails. A simple yet sophisticated blend of bourbon, sugar, bitters, and citrus oils.
Prep Time
3 min
Difficulty
easy
Glassware
Rocks Glass
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Add simple syrup and bitters to a rocks glass
- 2
Add a large ice cube or several regular cubes
- 3
Pour bourbon over the ice
- 4
Stir gently for 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute
- 5
Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in
Pro Tips
Use a large ice cube to minimize dilution. Let the drink sit for a minute after stirring to let the flavors meld.
Garnish
Orange peel and optional cherry
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- Prep Time
- 3 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Category
- classics
- Glass
- Rocks Glass
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