Bourbon Old Fashioned
The bourbon old fashioned is the kind of cocktail that never goes out of style. Just a few ingredients, one glass and a quick stir is all you need to make a drink worth savoring.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Citrus Zester or Sharp Knife
- Serving Glass Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 1 Cube granulated sugar
- 4 Dashes orange bitters
- 1 Teaspoon water
- 2 Ounces bourbon
- 1 Strip orange peel 2 Inches
To Garnish
- maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Peel a 2-inch section of orange zest. Trace the orange zest over the rim of the glass and set aside.
- Add a sugar cube to the glass. Add 3 to 4 dashes of bitters and a teaspoon of water onto the sugar cube. Use a cocktail muddler to break down the sugar cube. If you don't have one, use a wooden spoon or similar to crush it a bit.
- Add ice to the glass, then pour in the bourbon. Twist the orange peel to express oil, then add it to glass.
- Serve garnished with a cherry.
Notes
Use quality bourbon: The drink is simple, so quality makes a difference.
Don’t skip the orange peel: It adds essential aroma and citrus oil.
Chill the glass: Keeps your drink cold without extra dilution.
Rotate the glass: Do this after adding the sugar, angostura and water and muddling it, to distribute the bitters and sugar grains all over the glass.
Don’t skip the orange peel: It adds essential aroma and citrus oil.
Chill the glass: Keeps your drink cold without extra dilution.
Rotate the glass: Do this after adding the sugar, angostura and water and muddling it, to distribute the bitters and sugar grains all over the glass.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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