Old Fashioned Recipe
A classic sipper for grown-ups, the Old Fashioned Recipe is your go-to Whiskey Cocktail when you need a cozy, no-fuss drink that feels both luxurious and down-to-earth.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon I love Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace for smooth notes
- 1 sugar cube or ¼ oz simple syrup substitute demerara syrup for richer depth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters Peychaud’s bitters add a fruity kick
Instructions
- Pop a rocks glass in the freezer for a minute—it helps keep the cocktail icy without watering it down.
- Place the sugar cube (or measure simple syrup) in the bottom, then drop in two generous dashes of Angostura bitters.
- A teaspoon or a quick pour of club soda helps the sugar dissolve fully when you muddle.
- Press just enough to crush the cube—release the sweetness and bitters without pulverizing the granules.
- A single large cube or sphere works best. It chills evenly and dilutes slowly.
- Sip-worthy bourbon goes in last; watch it swirl around the ice and mingle with those bitters.
- Use a bar spoon to create a gentle vortex—this chills and balances the drink.
- Hold it peel-side down, give it a good twist over the glass, then rub the rim before dropping it in. Optionally, add a cherry.
Notes
Choose a bourbon bottled at least at 90 proof for fuller body. Muddle sugar gently—overworking can introduce bitterness. Chill your glass briefly in the freezer for an extra-crisp sip.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
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