Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This old fashioned cocktail is one of those drinks that never goes out of style. It’s spirit-forward and well balanced, letting the whiskey shine while a touch of sweetness, bitters, and citrus bring everything together. It’s easy to make, easy to tweak to your taste, and a great reminder of why this classic has stuck around for so long.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Bar Spoon
- Jigger
- Citrus peeler
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz simple syrup or 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp demerara/brown sugar, muddled with a splash of water
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice large cube or standard cubes
- 1 orange peel for garnish
- 1 cocktail cherry optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by adding the simple syrup and bitters to your rocks glass. Drop in the ice and give it a quick stir for about 10 seconds.
- Pour in the 2 oz of whiskey, then stir for around 30 seconds. This chills the drink and adds just the right amount of dilution.
- Hold the orange peel over the glass and give it a firm twist to release the oils across the top of the drink.
- Drop the peel into the glass or rest it on the rim. Add a cherry if you like, then serve it right away and enjoy.