Old Fashioned

Creating an old-fashioned cocktail from scratch really is that easy. This classic drink has been served since the mid-19th century, given its name in the 1880s, and is just as popular today as it was then.

The sugar and bitters are mixed with whiskey and served over ice! It is also one of the six most popular basic drinks listed!

What is in an Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic alcoholic drink on the list of the International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails. This means that there’s an “official” definition of the drink, which is:

• Bourbon or Rye whiskey
• Sugar cube or regular sugar
• Angostura bitters
• Orange peel
• Water
• Cherry

How to Make an Old Fashioned?

• In a mixing glass or an old-fashioned glass add sugar, then shake 4 dashes of bitters, muddle it with a bit of water until combined and a paste is created
• Add a large ice cube
• Add 2 ounces of whiskey, stir well
• Garnish with an orange twist and cherry

The Old-Fashioned cocktail is classic and whiskey-forward; it’s perfect for sipping as a: Happy hour drink, cocktail hour drink, or dinner party.

Notes:

• Bourbon is sweet with hints of vanilla and oak
• Rye whiskey has a spicier finish.
• Orange twist, and squeeze it over the drink to release the oils.
• Add a cocktail cherry.

Recipe Variations

• Maple old fashioned using maple syrup instead of sugar
• Fireball old fashioned using fireball cinnamon whisky
• Mexican old-fashioned using tequila or mezcal

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Old Fashioned

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Creating an old-fashioned cocktail from scratch really is that easy. This classic drink has been served since the mid-19th century, given its name in the 1880s and is just as popular today as it was then.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of whiskey
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or 1 sugar cube (optional)
• 4 dashes of Angostura bitters
• ½ teaspoon water
• 1 orange twist
• 2 or 3 Cocktail cherry, for garnish (optional)
• 1 Large Ice cube

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass or an old-fashioned glass add sugar, then shake 4 dashes of bitters, then muddle it with a little water until combined and a paste is created.
2. Add 2 ounces of whiskey. 
3. Add a large ice cube, orange twist, and cherry. 

Notes

• Bourbon is sweet with hints of vanilla and oak
• Rye whiskey has a spicier finish
• Orange twist make it sure to squeeze it over the drink to release the oils

• Add a cocktail cherry for garnish

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 734Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 8mgCarbohydrates 56gFiber 3gSugar 49gProtein 2g

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• Mint Julep