Old Fashioned
A classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned is a timeless blend of bourbon or rye whiskey, a sugar cube or simple syrup, bitters, and a twist of citrus rind.
Prepare the sugar and bitters
Place 1 sugar cube in an old fashioned glass (or rocks glass). Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters directly onto the sugar cube. If using granulated sugar, add 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, then the bitters.
💡 Tips:
- •If using simple syrup, you can add it directly with the whiskey in the next step.
Muddle (if using sugar cube)
Add a very small splash of water (about 1/4 teaspoon) to the sugar cube and bitters. Muddle (crush) the sugar cube until it forms a paste with the bitters. If using granulated sugar, stir until dissolved.
💡 Tips:
- •The goal is to dissolve the sugar, not pulverize it.
Add whiskey and ice
Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass. Add 1 large ice cube or several smaller ice cubes.
💡 Tips:
- •A large ice cube melts slower, diluting the drink less quickly.
Stir the drink
Stir the drink gently for about 30 seconds to a minute until well-chilled and slightly diluted. The dilution is crucial for balancing the flavors.
💡 Tips:
- •Stirring, not shaking, is essential for this spirit-forward cocktail.
Garnish
Express the oils from 1 orange peel over the drink by twisting it, then drop it into the glass.
💡 Tips:
- •Use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife to get a good, wide piece of orange peel.
- 💡Use a good quality bourbon or rye whiskey that you enjoy drinking on its own.
- 💡Experiment with different types of bitters, such as orange bitters, for a nuanced flavor.
- 💡The amount of dilution is a matter of personal preference; taste as you stir.
- 💡Chill your glass before making the drink for an even colder cocktail.
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