Best Bourbon Old Fashioned
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Best Bourbon Old Fashioned
Description
The Best Bourbon Old Fashioned combines 2 teaspoons of simple syrup made from turbinado sugar, three dashes each of Angostura and orange bitters, and 2 ounces of bourbon. The preparation involves stirring the mixture with a large ice cube to chill and dilute the drink evenly. An orange peel is spritzed over the glass and twisted into it, releasing citrus oils that complement the bitters and bourbon. A single cocktail cherry tops the drink, contributing a mild sweetness and color contrast.
The bitters add depth and balance to the bourbon's warmth and sweetness from the syrup. The large ice cube melts slowly, keeping the cocktail cold without excessive dilution. The orange peel adds brightness and aromatics, rounding out the drink's flavor profile.
Serving this Old Fashioned in a cocktail glass with these precise ingredients and method yields a beverage both smooth and nuanced, suitable for a relaxed, contemplative drink. It pairs well with simple appetizers or can be enjoyed on its own.
For the simple syrup, mixing equal parts turbinado sugar and water heated just until dissolved creates a syrup with extra complexity compared to plain sugar. Store any leftover syrup refrigerated for up to a month. Using organic turbinado sugar ensures the syrup can be vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp simple syrup (made with turbinado sugar // see notes for method)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 2 oz bourbon (we prefer Angel's Envy, Four Roses small batch, or Heaven's Door)
- 1 piece orange peel
- 1 whole cocktail cherry (we prefer Woodford Reserve or Jack Rudy)
Instructions
- To a cocktail glass, add 2 tsp (2 bar spoons) of simple syrup (we prefer making our simple syrup with 1 part turbinado sugar and 1 part water — see notes for method).
- Add 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Add 3 dashes orange bitters.
- Add a large ice cube to the glass.
- Add 2 ounces (60 ml) of bourbon.
- Stir, ideally for 1 minute and for at least 20 seconds.
- Spritz an orange peel over the glass to release its oils. Then twist the peel and add to the glass.
- Top with a cocktail cherry.
- Cheers and repeat!
Notes
- Prepare simple syrup by heating equal parts turbinado sugar and water until the sugar fully dissolves; cool before use.
- Store leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Use organic turbinado sugar in the syrup to maintain vegan-friendly status.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1(cocktail)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 172 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 1.94IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 27.72mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 2.32mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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