Old Fashioned Recipe
The classic Old Fashioned is curated with the perfect balance of strength from whiskey, sweetness, and bitters. Made so simply, this is a cocktail enjoyed far and wide! Even those who wince at a strong drink, will be shocked by how drinkable this silky smooth concoction is.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old fashioned, old fashioned drink
Servings: 1
Calories: 184kcal
- 1 ½ teaspoon simple syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 dashes bitters I used Angustura
- 2 ounce bourbon whiskey
- 1 large ice cube
- orange peel
- bourbon cherries
Add the simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon to a rocks glass and give it a quick stir.
Place the large ice cube (or 1/2 cup regular cubes) to the glass and stir.
Twist the orange peel over the glass, then drop it into the drink. Garnish with 1-2 cherries on a cocktail pick.
- How to make simple syrup:
- Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Let the syrup cool then transfer to a bottle.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 8g | Iron: 1mg