Old Fashioned cocktail in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and dried orange wheel on a dark marble bar.

Old Fashioned Recipe – A Classic Whiskey Cocktail

Rich, smooth and spirit-forward, the Old Fashioned lets the whiskey take centre stage. A little sugar softens the edges, aromatic bitters add depth, and a dried orange wheel gives the finished drink a citrus accent. Choose bourbon for a rounder sweetness or rye for a spicier character.

Prep Time
3 Minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
1
Glassware
Rocks Glass

Ingredients

  • - 50ml bourbon or rye whiskey
  • - 5ml sugar syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
  • - 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
  • - Ice cubes or 1 large ice cube
  • - 1 Ember Botanicals dried orange wheel

Method

1. Pour the sugar syrup and aromatic bitters into a rocks glass.
2. Add the whiskey and a large ice cube or several ice cubes.
3. Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Taste and stir a little longer if you prefer a softer finish.
5. Garnish with an Ember Botanicals dried orange wheel and serve.

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