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A classic Old Fashioned Cocktail in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and orange peel garnish.

The Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail

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A timeless and sophisticated whiskey cocktail made with bourbon or rye, aromatic bitters, and a touch of sweetness.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
1 White Sugar Cube (or 1/2 tsp sugar)
2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 splash Water or Club Soda
Large ice cube
Orange peel for garnish
Maraschino cherry (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the sugar cube in a rocks glass and saturate it with the bitters and a splash of water.
Step 2: Muddle the sugar until it is mostly dissolved into a thick paste.
Step 3: Add the whiskey to the glass and stir briefly to combine with the sugar mixture.
Step 4: Add a large ice cube to the glass and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and dilute.
Step 5: Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass, rub the rim with the peel, and drop it into the Old Fashioned Cocktail.

Notes

Use a large ice cube to prevent the drink from becoming watery too quickly. High-proof bourbon (100 proof or higher) stands up best to the dilution.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks, Holiday & DIY
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
  • Calories: 155 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg