One of the oldest cocktails in the book (no really, there is a book), is the aptly-named Old Fashioned. Depending on who you ask, the classic drink was the brainchild of a bartender in Chicago or a distiller in Louisville, but either way, it’s become a staple at bars around the world.
As a result, everybody’s got their own version. The basics are simple, tasty, and make for a sophisticated drink that will impress.
How to Make an Old Fashioned (the old fashioned way)
You’ll need:
- Two ounces of your whiskey of choice
- A cube of sugar*
- Three dashes of bitters
- An orange peel for garnish
Step 1: At the bottom of your glass, muddle the sugar and the bitters.
Step 2: Fill the glass with ice.
Step 3: Add the whiskey.
Step 4: Garnish with the orange peel.
*Note: New-fangled recipes will call for simple syrup instead of sugar, but that’s just not as fun.
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