Old Fashioned Recipe

Chilled old fashioned with a cherry and an orange peel as garnishes.

5 from 1 vote

Yield: 1 Cocktail

This classic old fashioned recipe with caramelized bourbon, spiced Angostura bitters, and fruity garnishes is an easy cocktail for one.

Cook Time2

Total Time2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or 1 sugar cube
3 dashes Angostura bitters, or orange bitters for more orange flavor
1 large ice cube
2 oz Bourbon, or rye whiskey
orange peel, for garnish
fresh or maraschino cherry on stem, or fancy cocktail cherries, for garnish

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Instructions

In a short rocks glass, add the sugar and Angostura bitters and then muddle together. You can also just stir the two together until the sugar melts.
Add a single large ice cube to the glass and pour the Bourbon over the top. Stir for 20 seconds.
Twist the fresh orange peel over the top of the glass to release the oils and aromatics, then drop it into the cocktail. You can also rub the rim of the glass with the orange peel, gently squeezing as you move it along.
Add a maraschino cherry for garnish, and serve. Cheers!

Notes

Large Ice Cube: I prefer to use a single large ice cube. You can usually find them for sale at the liquor store or make your own with square molds or sphere molds. Old fashioned cocktails are meant to be sipped slowly. Using a large ice cube ensures the ice melts slowly so your cocktail does not become watered down.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail, Calories: 161kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 1mg, Sugar: 4g, Calcium: 0.5mg, Iron: 0.02mg