Jul 14 2026

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Fashioned Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a rocks glass and place it on a flat surface.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Sugar

    Place the sugar cube in the glass and add the water. Muddle the sugar until it has dissolved completely.

  3. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add two dashes of Angostura bitters to the muddled sugar and water mixture.

  4. 4

    Pour the Whiskey

    Add the bourbon or rye whiskey to the glass over the muddled mixture.

  5. 5

    Add Ice

    Add three ice cubes to the glass, allowing them to chill the drink.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Orange Peel

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.

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