This Old Fashioned uses bourbon or rye, sugar, and aromatic bitters. The whiskey is the main ingredient; dissolve the sugar before adding it so the sweetness is distributed through the drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
- 1 Sugar Cube (or 1/2 teaspoon of loose sugar)
- Few dashes of Angostura Bitters
- Splash of Water
- Ice Cubes
- Orange Peel and a Maraschino Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place a sugar cube in an old-fashioned glass. Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters and a splash of water.
- Muddle: Use a muddler to crush the sugar cube and mix it with the bitters and water until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Whiskey: Fill the glass with a couple of large ice cubes, then pour in the bourbon or rye whiskey. Stir gently to combine, ensuring that the drink is well chilled.
- Garnish: Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass, then drop it into the drink. Add a maraschino cherry for a touch of sweetness and color.
- Serve: Serve the cocktail with a stirring rod, allowing guests to stir their drink if they desire additional dilution.
Preparation notes
- The listed 2 oz whiskey pour makes one drink. Choose bourbon or rye rather than combining both alternatives.
- Muddle the sugar with the bitters and a little water until dissolved, then add the whiskey and ice. Express the orange peel over the finished glass.
- For a different version, compare the blended-whiskey Old-Fashioned Cocktail in the related recipes.
