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Old Fashioned Recipe

The classic Old Fashioned is curated with the perfect balance of strength from whiskey, sweetness, and bitters. Made so simply, this is a cocktail enjoyed far and wide! Even those who wince at a strong drink, will be shocked by how drinkable this silky smooth concoction is.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoon simple syrup or 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 3 dashes bitters I used Angustura
  • 2 ounce bourbon whiskey
  • 1 large ice cube
  • orange peel
  • bourbon cherries

Instructions

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  1. Add the simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon to a rocks glass and give it a quick stir.
  2. Place the large ice cube (or 1/2 cup regular cubes) to the glass and stir.
  3. Twist the orange peel over the glass, then drop it into the drink. Garnish with 1-2 cherries on a cocktail pick.

Notes

  • How to make simple syrup:

    Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the syrup cool then transfer to a bottle.

  • Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Let the syrup cool then transfer to a bottle.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Sugar 8g (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Sugar 8g 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

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