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.

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Questions

Can I make Classic Old Fashioned without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz bourbon whiskey and 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Classic Old Fashioned low-carb?

A serving of Classic Old Fashioned carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Classic Old Fashioned?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 170 calories, with 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 50 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Classic Old Fashioned for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bourbon drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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