Classic Old-Fashioned Cocktail
Every bourbon lover should have the best old-fashioned cocktail recipe up their sleeve! Learn to make this classic whiskey drink once and for all.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 187kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey or rye whiskey
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 1 large ice cube or sphere
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters such as Angostura, to taste
- 1 cocktail cherry for garnish
- 1 3-inch piece orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine syrup and whiskey with a few ice cubes. Stir gently to chill.
- Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass and let it rest for a few minutes to prevent cracking.
- Strain the cocktail over the ice, aiming for the side of the glass.
- Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then rub it around the rim before adding it to the glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and finish with a couple of dashes of bitters.
Notes
Too sweet? For a less sweet cocktail, use ¼ ounce of simple syrup.
Too strong? Add a splash of water or wait a moment before sipping to allow the ice to melt.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5ounces | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
