Evolution of the Old Fashioned Cocktail - 1806 to 2050!

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.

Start by adding a single sugar cube into the glass.

Soak the sugar cube with a few dashes of Boker’s Bitters.

Add a splash of water, then muddle the sugar cube to break it apart and make it easier for it to dissolve.

Add 2 oz (60 ml) of rye whiskey into the glass.

Add 1 oz (30 ml) of water.

Stir to dissolve the sugar, noting that some sugar may remain at the bottom of the glass.

For the mid-century version, grab a double-old fashioned glass.

Add a sugar cube, a few dashes of Angostura bitters, a slice of orange, and a candied cherry.

Add a splash of soda water and muddle everything together.

Add ice to the glass and pour in 2 oz (60 ml) of whiskey.

Optionally, add another splash of soda and give it a quick stir.

Garnish with an orange slice and a candied cherry.

For the modern Whiskey Old Fashioned, start with a clear ice block and chill a mixing glass with ice.

Add 2 barspoons (5 ml) of gomme syrup into the mixing glass.

Add 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters and 2 dashes of cacao bitters.

Pour in 2 oz (60 ml) of whiskey into the mixing glass.

Cooking Techniques

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