Old Fashioned Cocktail
Ingredients
- • 60 ml bourbon whiskey
- • 1 item sugar cube
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- • 1 strip orange peel
- • 1 item maraschino cherry
Instructions
- 1
Place the sugar cube in an old fashioned glass (rocks glass).
- 2
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters directly onto the sugar cube.
- 3
Add a small splash of water (about 1 teaspoon) to help dissolve the sugar.
- 4
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the sugar cube with the bitters and water until mostly dissolved.
- 5
Add 2-3 large ice cubes to the glass.
- 6
Pour the bourbon over the ice.
- 7
Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- 8
Express the oils from the orange peel by holding it over the drink and giving it a good twist. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass.
- 9
Drop the orange peel into the drink and add the maraschino cherry as garnish.
- 10
Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This timeless cocktail is all about simplicity and quality—take your time muddling the sugar with bitters to create the perfect foundation, and don't skip the orange peel twist, which releases essential oils that elevate the entire drink."
