Old Fashioned recipe served on a plate, by Dwight's Restaurant
Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsDwight's RestaurantOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Bourbon, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an orange twist.

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Ingredients

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Spirit

Sweetener

Bitters

Garnish

Ice

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In an Old Fashioned glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Muddle together until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add the Bourbon

    Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into the glass over the muddled sugar and bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Add 3 ice cubes to the glass. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Cut a piece of orange peel and twist it over the drink to release the oils. Place the twist on the rim of the glass as a garnish.

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