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Old Fashioned.
A spirit-forward cocktail highlighting whiskey, sugar, and bitters in a simple, elegant form.
Backstory & Character
"One of the oldest known cocktails, dating back to early 19th century America."
The Method
Technique
Build / Build over Ice
Served In
Rocks Glass / Old Fashioned
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Place a sugar cube in a rocks glass and saturate with Angostura bitters. Add a dash of water and muddle to dissolve the sugar. Add bourbon or rye whiskey. Place a large ice cube in the glass and stir gently for 15–20 seconds until chilled. Express an orange peel over the surface and drop it in. Optionally garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
38.6%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
2
parts
44.7% vol
0,25
parts
Ice Selection
Large Cube / King CubeGarnish