Description
The Bourbon Old Fashioned is a timeless cocktail that balances bold bourbon with the sweetness of sugar and the complexity of bitters. A citrus twist and large ice cube make this a smooth and satisfying sipping drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 tsp simple syrup)
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel
- Large ice cube or sphere
- Optional: cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the Base: In a lowball glass, muddle the sugar cube and bitters until dissolved. If using simple syrup, stir instead.
- Add the Bourbon: Pour in the bourbon and stir gently to combine.
- Ice and Garnish: Add a large ice cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel. Optionally, add a cherry.
- Serve: Sip and savor slowly.
Notes
Use a quality bourbon for best results. Try smoked bitters or flavored syrups for a twist. Chill your glass ahead of time for a colder cocktail.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bourbon old fashioned, classic cocktail, whiskey drink, old fashioned recipe