Classic Old Fashioned

Name: Classic Old Fashioned
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon whiskey; 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp granulated sugar); 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 orange peel; 1 tsp water; 1 large ice cube (or regular ice cubes)

The quintessential whiskey cocktail featuring bourbon, bitters, and a touch of sweetness with an orange twist. A sophisticated drink that highlights the nuanced flavors of good bourbon.

5 minEasyServes 1170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp granulated sugar)
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 orange peel
1 tsp water
1 large ice cube (or regular ice cubes)

Instructions

1

Place 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp granulated sugar) in an old-fashioned glass and add 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters directly onto the cube.
2

Add 1 tsp water and muddle until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
3

Add 1 large ice cube (or regular ice cubes) to the glass.
4

Pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey over the ice.
5

Gently stir for about 10 seconds to combine and slightly dilute.
6

Express the oils from 1 orange peel by twisting it over the drink, rub it around the rim of the glass, then drop it into the cocktail as garnish.

Questions

Can I halve or double Classic Old Fashioned?

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