ALL DRINKS / OLD FASHIONED
WHISKEY
OLD FASHIONED
Bourbon · Bitters · Orange Peel
Whiskey
ALCOHOL
1-2 Minutes
PREP TIME
Easy
DIFFICULTY
The original cocktail — quite literally. Bourbon, bitters, a touch of sugar, and an orange peel. A slow-sipping classic and the go-to pour for cocktail hours and evening receptions at the events we bartend.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.25 oz demerara or simple syrup (or 1 sugar cube)
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Dash of orange bitters (optional)
- Orange peel for garnish
- Large ice cube
HOW WE MAKE IT
Add syrup, bitters, and a splash of whiskey to a rocks glass.
Stir briefly to combine.
Add a large ice cube and the rest of the whiskey.
Stir for 20–30 seconds to chill and dilute.
Express an orange peel over the drink, rub it on the rim, and drop it in.
Taste
FLAVOR PROFILE
When To Serve
PERFECT FOR
Cocktail hours at weddings, corporate events, whiskey tastings, and guests who want something serious and sippable.
Customize
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Smoked Old Fashioned with a wood chip smoker on the bar (dramatic and delicious), a Rye Old Fashioned for extra spice, or a Maple Old Fashioned using maple syrup instead of sugar for fall events.
Bartender's Secret
Pro tip: Quality ice matters more here than almost any other drink. One big cube dilutes slowly — small cubes will water your drink down in minutes.
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