Old Fashioned
Classicclassicstrongstirredspirit-forward
Ingredients
- Bourbon60 ml
- Sugar syrup10 ml
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
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Glass
Rocks
Garnish
Orange peel
Method
- 01Add all ingredients to a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
- 02Stir for 20 seconds.
- 03Express an orange peel over the top.
Bartender's Notes
- Stir with plenty of ice until the glass feels properly cold — at least 20 seconds.
- Use one large ice cube; small cubes melt fast and water it down.
- Express the orange peel over the surface to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin story
Recognised as one of the earliest known cocktails, the Old Fashioned traces back to 19th-century American whiskey bars and was named to distinguish it from newer, more elaborate drinks.
