Old Fashioned
United States - The original cocktail, simplified from ornate 19th century mixed drinks · whiskey · Rocks Glass
The original cocktail, dating back to the 1880s. This is how cocktails were made before the fancy stuff - just whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice.
| Glass | Rocks Glass |
| Garnish | Orange Peel |
| ABV | 35% |
| Category | Classic, Cocktail |
| Flavor | spirit-forward, bitter, classic |
Ingredients
- Bourbon or Rye Whiskey2 oz
- Sugar Cube1 piece
- Angostura Bitters3 dashes
- Orange Peel1 piece
Method
- In rocks glass, muddle 1 sugar cube with 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Add 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- Add ice and stir until well chilled
- Express orange peel over drink and drop in
- Serve immediately