Old Fashioned Recipe
Old Fashioned cocktail is a timeless, classic whiskey cocktail that features your favorite whiskey sweetened with a sugar cube and aromatic orange flavors. There are only four ingredients in this exquisite cocktail for all bourbon and whiskey lovers.
Servings: 1
Calories: 171kcal
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass (aka Lowball/Rocks Glass)
- Flat bottom muddler
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 2 sugar cubes
- 1 tsp water
- 2-3 drops orange angostura bitters
- orange twist
- ice cube
Instructions
- Check the box of your sugar cubes for size. If each cube is 1/2 tsp, use 2 cubes. If you have larger cubes where each one is 1 tsp, then just use 1 sugar cube. Total sugar amount should be 1 tsp.
- In an old fashioned glass (also known as lowball or rocks glass), combine sugar cubes, water, and bitters.
- Use a flat bottom muddler to muddle together sugar, water, and bitters until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour it bourbon whiskey and stir for a few seconds.
- Twist orange over the glass to get the oil out and rub the twist over the rim of the glass. (Note: you can discard the orange twist after that or add it to the cocktail. The taste or orange is a bit too much for some so you can discard the twist.)
- Add an ice cute to the cocktail, stir a few seconds, and serve.
Notes
- Using simple syrup: use 1 tsp of rich simple syrup or a little more than 1 tsp of regular simple syrup. If you want a little fall twist, try using maple syrup or pumpkin spice syrup.
- Whiskey substitution: you can use bourbon or rye whiskey if you prefer.
- Technique: Use one large ice cube or sphere if you have one on hand. It dilutes more slowly than a handful of standard cubes.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 8g