Whiskey · Classic · IBA official recipe
Old Fashioned
A whiskey cocktail with bitters and sugar.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 33.3% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
The Old Fashioned is a timeless cocktail that epitomizes the spirit of classic mixology. It features a balanced blend of bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, and bitters, served over ice with a citrus twist. This cocktail is perfect for a cozy evening or an upscale gathering.
Ingredients
Method
Drop the sugar cube into your rocks glass and moisten it with a few dashes of Angostura bitters and a splash of water.
Sugar Cube 1 Angostura Bitters a few Water a fewGently muddle the mixture until the sugar has fully dissolved into a syrup.
Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in the 45 ml of bourbon or rye whiskey.
Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 45 ml1½ oz4.5 clStir the drink for about 20 to 30 seconds to chill and dilute it to the right balance.
Finish with an orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry on top.
Garnish: Orange slice or zest, and a cocktail cherry
The story
The Old Fashioned dates back to the early 19th century, with roots in the Sazerac and the Whiskey Cocktail. It was named in the 1880s when patrons at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky, began ordering their whiskey cocktails in a simpler fashion, hence the term 'old-fashioned.'
As commonly told; not independently verified.
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