Recipe
Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail
A classic Old Fashioned is a spirit-forward whiskey cocktail built in the glass with bitters, a small amount of sugar, ice, and citrus oil. This version keeps the traditional balance: enough sweetness to round the whiskey without turning it into a sweet drink.
Ingredients
2 | ounces bourbon whiskey, or rye whiskey |
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1⁄4 | ounce rich simple syrup, 2:1 sugar to water |
2 -3 | dashes aromatic bitters |
1 | piece large ice cube |
1 | piece orange peel, wide strip, for garnish |
Instructions
| 1. | Add the rich simple syrup and bitters to an old-fashioned glass. |
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| 2. | Pour in the whiskey and stir briefly to combine. |
| 3. | Add the large ice cube and stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until the glass feels chilled and the drink is lightly diluted. |
| 4. | Twist the orange peel over the drink to express its oils, then rub it around the rim and drop it into the glass. |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița
