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Old Fashioned cocktail garnished with orange peel
Classic and elegant Old Fashioned cocktail

Classic Old Fashioned

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The Old Fashioned isn't just a cocktail; it's THE definition of a cocktail from 1806: spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. The goal is to respect and highlight the whiskey's character, not mask it. Preparation is a meditation: patient stirring is required to dissolve the sugar and achieve the perfect dilution.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 150 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed glass (Old Fashioned)
  • Bar spoon
  • Muddler (optional)

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the sugar cube at the bottom of the glass and saturate with bitters. Add a splash of water.

Tip: Water helps form a solution. Using syrup is faster, but crushing the sugar is part of the ritual.
2 ✓

Crush the sugar with a muddler or spoon and stir until mostly dissolved.

Tip: It's okay if a few grains remain; they add texture at the end of the drink.
3 ✓

Place the large ice block in the glass.

Tip: One large piece of ice has less surface area than many small ones, keeping the drink cold without watering down expensive whiskey.
4 ✓

Pour the whiskey over the ice and stir for 30-40 seconds.

Tip: This sets the dilution and temperature. Taste as you go!
5 ✓

Express the orange oils over the drink, rub the rim, and drop the peel in.

Tip: Oils stay on the surface, ensuring you smell them with every sip.

Recipe FAQ

Why won't the sugar dissolve?
Sugar doesn't dissolve well in alcohol. That's why it's crucial to mix it with water (or soda) and bitters into a syrup before adding the spirit.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
  • 1 cube Sugar (or 1 tsp Simple Syrup)
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 tsp Water (or club soda)
  • 1 large Ice Cube (King Cube)
  • 1 strip Orange Peel (garnish)