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Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail
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Nutrition facts
150 kcalCalories
5 gCarbs

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Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail

Traditional dish · American

The quintessential Old Fashioned, a timeless cocktail that highlights the character of good whiskey with a touch of sweetness and bitters.

Ingredients

Servings1
  • Bourbon or Rye Whiskey2 oz
  • Sugar Cube1
  • Angostura Bitters2-3 dashes
  • Water1 tsp
  • Orange Peel1 strip
  • Ice CubesLarge

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.

  2. 2

    Add the Angostura bitters and a teaspoon of water to the sugar cube.

  3. 3

    Muddle the sugar cube until it dissolves into a paste.

  4. 4

    Add the whiskey to the glass.

  5. 5

    Add a large ice cube or sphere.

  6. 6

    Stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute.

  7. 7

    Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by twisting it, then drop it into the glass as garnish.

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