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Old Fashioned Cocktail Drink

Original Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Sip your way into relaxation with this classic Old Fashioned recipe! Made with bourbon, bitters, and a hint of sweetness, this timeless cocktail adds elegance to any occasion.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 149

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 2-3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 barspoon soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange twist or cherry - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Muddler
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Place 1 sugar cube in the bottom of your Old Fashioned glass.
  • Add Bitters: Dash 2-3 dashes Angostura aromatic bittersover the sugar cube.
  • Add Soda Water: Measure and pour 1 barspoon soda water.
  • Muddle: Use a muddler to crush the sugar cube and mix it with the bitters.
  • Add Bourbon: Pour 1 oz Bourbon into the glass.
  • Stir Gently: Stir the ingredients together using a bar spoon to mix them.
  • Add Ice & stir: Add some ice cubes and stir again for 20 revolutions.
  • Ice and pour: Fill your glass with ice cubes and pour 1 oz Bourbon.
  • Stir: Stir one more time for about 25 revolutions.
  • Garnish: Add an orange twist or a cherry for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Bourbon: You can use rye whiskey for a spicier kick if you're out of bourbon. I've also tried using scotch for a smokier profile, and it's excellent!
  • Angostura Bitters: You can use orange bitters for a fruitier profile. I love how it slightly changes the flavor but maintains the drink's character.
  • Sugar Cube: I've used a teaspoon of simple syrup instead of a sugar cube in a pinch, which works fine.

Making a Pitcher of Old Fashioned:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. You'll need 16 oz of bourbon, 8 sugar cubes, and 16-24 dashes of Angostura bitters and some soda water.
  • Mix: Muddle the sugar cubes and bitters together with a splash of soda water in a large pitcher. Then add the bourbon, some ice and stir well.
  • Serve: Pour into individual ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Bourbon Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute; some are available that mimic bourbon's caramel and vanilla notes.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic substitutes for the regular ingredients and follow the original steps.