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How to Make a Perfect Old Fashioned
Crack the code to a classic cocktail evening at home with our step-by-step guide to mastering the perfect Old Fashioned.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube or 1/2 teaspoon loose sugar
- 2-3 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 splash of water
- 1 orange peel (for garnish)
- 1 Cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle the sugar cube (or loose sugar), a few dashes of Angostura bitters, and a splash of water.
- Add the whiskey, along with 1–2 large ice cubes. Stir well to combine, making sure the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Garnish your cocktail with a slice of orange peel and a cherry.
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Notes
- To avoid a cloudy cocktail, don't over-muddle the sugar and bitters.
- A brisk stir is all you need to mix the ingredients without diluting the drink excessively.
- Lightly twist the orange peel over the drink before dropping it in. This releases the essential oils.
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.