This Old Fashioned Cocktail recipe is the perfect way to make a classic, popular cocktail that has been around for decades, and it's an excellent choice for any occasion.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- This recipe is the perfect combination of bourbon, bitters, sugar, and orange peel.
- It's easy to make and has been around for centuries.
- The Old Fashioned cocktail can be modified in many ways to suit your tastes or preferences; you can use different types of alcohol.
Ingredients
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- Bourbon
- bitters
- sugar cube
- orange peel or wedge
- ice
Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- To a cocktail glass, add a sugar cube in the bottom.
- Shake the bitters over the sugar cube so it soaks up the bitters.
- Use a muller to completely crush the sugar cube.
- Put ice cubes in the glass. Pour the bourbon into the glass. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass, then put it into the drink.
- Serve and enjoy.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
It is best to serve this cocktail poured fresh to enjoy the flavors.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: If you’re having issues with your sugar not dissolving, pour the bourbon in before the ice and stir. You can also add a teaspoon of water to the sugar before adding the ice and bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 7 classic cocktails are the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, Daiquiri, Margarita, Mojito, and Negroni.
The main difference between the two drinks are the ingredients. A Manhattan is made with whiskey, vermouth, and bitters, and stirred; while an Old Fashioned is made with bourbon, sugar, bitters, and orange peel, and is traditionally muddled.
The drink is named for its simple and time-honored ingredients – whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist of citrus. The recipe was conceived as a way to make “old-fashioned whiskey punch”.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- If you want more of a citrus kick, squeeze an orange wedge into your glass after adding the bourbon.
- I’ve added up to 10 drops of bitters before, but some add less. This part is a preference. I would start with 6 drops and you can adjust after tasting.
- Add cocktail cherries for another fun pop of color and flavor.
- You can also use cognac or rye whiskey instead of bourbon for a different flavor.
- Try adding a splash of orange juice for additional sweetness and acidity.
- If you want to make it more “spicy,” muddle a jalapeno slice in the glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Serving Suggestions
- A classic marinated drumstick dinner would be awesome starting off with this classic cocktail.
- These Air Fryer Pork Chops are crispy on the outside, tender in the center, and full of savory flavors that pair so well with this drink.
- Do you enjoy a sweet treat with your adult beverage? If so, look no further than this Old Fashioned Coconut Custard recipe. It tastes just like Grandma used to make.
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings are a great appetizer or meal when you need something simple for your guests.
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Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add a sugar cube to the bottom of a cocktail glass.
- Shake bitters over the sugar cube so it soaks up the bitters.
- Use your muller to completely crush the sugar cube.
- Put ice cubes in the glass. Pour bourbon into the glass. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Rub an orange peel around the rim of the glass, then put it into the drink.
- Serve and enjoy.
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