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Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

The classic bourbon cocktail, an Old Fashioned combines smooth whiskey with a touch of sugar and hint of citrus.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, whiskey
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Stacey
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Bar Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 Ounces Bourbon
  • 2-4 Drops Bitters
  • 1 Sugar Cube
  • Orange Peel or Wedge
  • Ice

Optional Garnish

  • Maraschino Cherries

Instructions

  • Place a sugar cube in the bottom of an empty cocktail glass.
  • Shake a couple drops of bitters on top of the sugar cube. Use a muddle to crush the sugar into the bitters.
    4 step photo collage showing how to make an old fashioned cocktail
  • Add ice to glass and pour in the bourbon. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Rub the outside of an orange peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it in your drink.

Notes

Recipe intended for readers 21+
Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 0.04mg | Iron: 0.02mg