Description
A timeless and sophisticated old fashioned recipe featuring bourbon, aromatic bitters, and a hint of citrus. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon or Rye whiskey
1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp granulated sugar)
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 tsp water
1 large orange peel
1 Maraschino cherry (optional)
1 large ice cube
Instructions
Step 1: Place the sugar cube in a sturdy rocks glass.
Step 2: Saturate the sugar cube with the bitters and the water.
Step 3: Muddle the sugar until it is mostly dissolved into a consistent paste.
Step 4: Pour in the bourbon and stir briefly to combine with the sugar mixture.
Step 5: Add a single large ice cube to the glass.
Step 6: Stir gently for 20-30 seconds to chill and achieve the perfect dilution.
Step 7: Twist the orange peel over the drink to express the oils, rim the glass, and garnish with the peel and cherry.
Notes
Always use a large ice cube to prevent over-dilution. If using simple syrup instead of a sugar cube, use 1/4 oz.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT0M
- Category: Drinks & Smoothies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
