Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned cocktail

The quintessential whiskey cocktail, adhering to the oldest definition of the drink: spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. This timeless classic balances the bold flavors of bourbon with the sweetness of sugar and the aromatic depth of bitters.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
  2. Saturate the sugar cube with the Angostura bitters and add a dash of plain water.
  3. Muddle the ingredients until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  5. Pour in the bourbon whiskey.
  6. Stir gently to combine and chill the drink.
  7. Garnish with an orange twist and a cocktail cherry.

Glassware

Old Fashioned Glass

IBA Classic Alcoholic Expensive Savory

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