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The rocks glass with the completed cocktail is set on the white marble cooktop. An orange twist hovers above, with gentle pressure releasing aromatic oils over the glass, before it is placed as a finishing touch inside the cocktail.

Old Fashioned Recipe

The Old Fashioned is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail known for its balanced, rich flavors. Perfect for bourbon or rye lovers, this classic drink is enhanced by a touch of sugar, bitters, and the aromatic zest of an orange twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course cocktail
Cuisine American
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Stirring spoon
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey, if preferred
  • Garnish: orange twist

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Base: In a mixing glass, add the sugar and bitters. Pour in the water, and stir until the sugar is almost dissolved.
    A clear glass mixing glass is positioned on the white marble cooktop, containing sugar and dashes of Angostura bitters at the bottom. A spoon is gently stirring as a small amount of water is added, dissolving the sugar until it becomes nearly clear, showing the careful preparation.
  • Mix with Bourbon: Add ice to the glass, then pour in the bourbon. Stir until the drink is well-chilled.
    The clear glass mixing glass, now with ice, sits on the white marble cooktop, ready to chill the cocktail. A steady stream of bourbon pours into the glass, beginning to blend with the dissolved sugar and bitters, while a spoon rests nearby, ready for stirring.
  • Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
    The chilled cocktail is strained from the clear mixing glass into a rocks glass on the white marble cooktop. Inside the rocks glass, a single large ice cube awaits as the smooth, amber liquid flows in, creating an inviting scene.
  • Garnish: Express the oils from an orange twist over the glass, then drop it in as a garnish.
    The rocks glass with the completed cocktail is set on the white marble cooktop. An orange twist hovers above, with gentle pressure releasing aromatic oils over the glass, before it is placed as a finishing touch inside the cocktail.
  • Enjoy your Old Fashioned—classic, smooth, and satisfying!