Old Fashioned Recipe: Classic Whiskey Cocktail
A timeless Old Fashioned Recipe that’s simple, elegant, and sure to become your go-to bourbon drink for every gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 sugar cube or ½ teaspoon sugar substitute Demerara sugar for a hint of caramel
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters bitters or orange bitters for a fruitier twist
- Splash water or club soda water to dissolve sugar
- Orange twist (peel only) plus 1 brandied cherry garnish Luxardo recommended
- Large ice cube or sphere ice keeps it from watering down too quickly
Instructions
- Pour the sugar cube into an Old Fashioned glass. Add the bitters and a splash of water to help the sugar dissolve. Gently muddle until the sugar is mostly broken down.
- Pour in 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon. Drop in a single large ice cube or two smaller ones.
- Use a bar spoon and stir for about 20 seconds, until the glass feels cold.
- Express the oils of an orange twist by holding it over the glass and giving it a firm pinch. Run the peel around the rim, then drop it in. Finish with a Luxardo cherry on a pick.
- Hold the glass up to your nose first—breathe in the bitters-citrus bouquet, then take a small sip.
Notes
Sugar tip: Demerara sugar adds molasses notes that pair beautifully with bourbon's oak character.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
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