Classic Old-Fashioned

The quintessential whiskey cocktail that defines the category. A spirit-forward blend of bourbon, sugar, water, and aromatic bitters, served over ice to highlight the spirit's nuance.

Ingredients

• 3 DASH Angostura Bitters
• 1 TSP Water
• 1 ML Sugar Cube
• 3 OZ Bourbon Whiskey
• 1 SLICE Orange
• 1 WHOLE Maraschino Cherry

How to Make It

1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Saturate the sugar cube with the bitters and add the teaspoon of water.
3. Muddle the sugar with the liquid until nearly dissolved using the back of a spoon or a muddler.
4. Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
5. Pour the bourbon over the ice.
6. Stir gently to chill and dilute.
7. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a Maraschino cherry, and serve with a swizzle stick.

Glassware

Old Fashioned Glass

Classic Spirit-Forward Whiskey IBA Official Dinner Simple