Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsElvie'sClassic Old Fashioned Recipe

Classic Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Elvie's
Time10m
Serves1

Elijah Craig bourbon, demerara, Angostura, blood orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Classic Old Fashioned Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In a mixing glass, add the demerara sugar and dashes of Angostura and blood orange bitters. Muddle until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add the Bourbon

    Pour in the Elijah Craig bourbon into the mixing glass and stir gently to combine.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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