Cocktail
Old Fashioned
How to make an Old Fashioned - the timeless whisky classic of bourbon, sugar cube and Angostura bitters. Simple IBA recipe to stir up.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Old fashioned glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Old Fashioned is the forefather of all cocktails and dates back to the early 19th century. Its simplicity is its strength: whiskey, sugar and a few dashes of bitters, nothing else. It is precisely this reduction that makes it the eternal classic for connoisseurs who appreciate the pure character of the whiskey.
Instructions
- Place the sugar cube in the glass and soak it with the Angostura bitters and a little water.
- Crush the sugar with the muddler until it largely dissolves.
- Add a large ice cube to the glass and pour in the whiskey.
- Stir cold with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds.
- Express the orange zest over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Orange zest and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Use one large, slowly melting ice cube instead of many small ones - this way the Old Fashioned dilutes less and stays aromatic for longer.
Frequently asked questions
Bourbon or rye - which is better for the Old Fashioned?
Both are classic. Bourbon brings sweeter vanilla and caramel notes, rye makes a spicier, drier version. A matter of taste.
Do I have to use a sugar cube?
No, alternatively you can use 1 cl of simple syrup. The sugar cube is, however, the traditional method.
Does a cocktail cherry belong in it?
A cherry and orange zest are the common garnish. Purists often leave out the cherry for historical reasons.
Ingredients
- Bourbon or rye whiskey4.5 cl
- Sugar cube1
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
- Dashes of watera few
- Orange zest1 piece
