Classic Old Fashioned
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.
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
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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.
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2
Add 1 tsp water and muddle until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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3
Add 1 large ice cube (or regular ice cubes) to the glass.
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4
Pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey over the ice.
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5
Gently stir for about 10 seconds to combine and slightly dilute.
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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.