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HOW TO MAKE OLD FASHIONED | Hands-On Bartending: Follow-Along POV

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Old Fashioned

Cultural Context

The Old Fashioned cocktail originated in the early 19th century, evolving from earlier drinks that combined spirits with sugar and bitters. It embodies the spirit of classic American cocktail culture, often associated with the sophistication of the Prohibition era. Today, it remains a favorite in bars worldwide, celebrated for its simplicity and the ability to highlight quality whiskey.

AmericanUSdrink
5 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
sugar syrup (2:1 ratio)
1/4 oz (7 ml) sugar syrup
2 oz bourbon whiskey
3 dashes bitters
1 dash orange bitters
big ice cube
orange peel
lemon peel

bourbon

🥗Healthier: rye whiskey

💰Cheaper: blended whiskey

Rye whiskey offers a spicier flavor, while blended whiskey is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, and honey is often less expensive.

1

Add 1/4 oz (7 ml) of sugar syrup to a mixing glass.

2

Pour in 2 oz of bourbon whiskey.

3

Add 3 dashes of bitters and 1 dash of orange bitters.

4

Stir the mixture for about 25 seconds.

5

Fill the glass with a big ice cube.

6

Garnish with an orange peel and a lemon peel.

Cooking Techniques

muddlingstirring

Equipment Needed

mixing glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Old Fashioned CocktailClassic Old Fashioned

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