CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1850–1889
Old Fashioned
A timeless whiskey drink: spirit-forward, lightly sweetened and aromatic with bitters.
1880sHistorical classicResearched
The Old Fashioned evolved from the original style of cocktail, made with spirits, sugar, water and bitters. As bartenders began introducing more elaborate ingredients and techniques, customers started asking for their whiskey cocktails made the old-fashioned way. It became a symbol of classic, spirit-forward bartending.
THE RECIPESpirit-forward, aromatic and gently sweet
Ingredients
- Bourbon or rye whiskey60 ml
- Demerara syrup7.5 ml
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
- Orange peelto garnish
Method
Add the whiskey, syrup and bitters to a rocks glass. Add a large ice cube and stir until chilled. Express an orange peel over the drink and use it to garnish.
Rocks glass · large ice cube · orange peel