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Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

One of the earliest cocktails on record, a classic Old Fashioned cocktail is made with whiskey, simple syrup, and muddled bitters.

Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey (1/4 cup, see note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup or 1 sugar cube (see notes 2 and 3)
  • 2 to 3 dashes angostura bitters (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 2 to 3 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1 twist orange peel for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To a mixing glass, add rye whiskey, simple syrup, and both bitters. Fill the glass three-quarters full with ice.
  2. Using a bar spoon, stir until mixture is just combined and chilled, about 15-30 seconds.
  3. Strain cocktail into chilled Old Fashioned glass, then fill glass half way with ice. Twist the orange peel and rub around the rim of the glass. Garnish with the orange peel.

Notes

  • Whiskey: Rye whiskey has a spicy, aggressive flavor and its mash must be made from at least 51% rye.
  • Simple syrup: To make it yourself, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool before adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to your cocktail shaker with the other ingredients. Store leftover simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cocktail Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cocktail
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.