The Old Fashioned is one of the simplest whiskey cocktails, which means each ingredient matters. The goal is balance: spirit-forward, lightly sweet, aromatic, and cold.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 tsp simple syrup, or to taste
- Orange peel
- Ice
Method
- Add whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and use it as garnish.
Make it fit your taste
Prefer it drier? Use less syrup. Want a brighter citrus aroma? Use a fresh orange peel. The classic structure is flexible enough to fine-tune without losing its identity.
21+ only. Please enjoy responsibly and never drink and drive.