Old Fashioned
14 June, 2024
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Old fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a timeless and sophisticated cocktail that is cherished for its simplicity and rich flavour profile. The drink is served in a lowball glass, also known as an Old Fashioned glass or rocks glass, over ice. The Old Fashioned is revered for its balanced blend of sweetness, bitterness, and spirit, making it a beloved classic cocktail enjoyed by many around the world.
Ingredients
- 2 oz 60 ml whiskey (bourbon or rye)
- 1 sugar cube or 1/2 oz 15 ml simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel or lemon twist for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass).
- Add the Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube. If you're using simple syrup instead of a sugar cube, you can skip this step.
- Muddle the sugar cube with the bitters until it's dissolved. If using simple syrup, skip this step.
- Add a few ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour the whiskey over the ice.
- Stir gently to mix the ingredients together and chill the drink.
- Express the oils from the orange peel or lemon twist over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a slight twist to release the oils. Then drop the peel or twist into the glass as a garnish.
- Optionally, you can add an additional ice cube or two to the glass if you prefer your drink colder.
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