Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJohnny T's Bistro & BluesOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A traditional cocktail made with bourbon, bitters, and sugar.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In an old-fashioned glass, place the sugar cube. Add the Angostura bitters and water over the sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush and dissolve the sugar into the bitters and water.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes. Ensure the glass is about 2/3 full with ice to properly chill the drink.

  3. 3

    Pour the Bourbon

    Pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the ice in the glass. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist. Drop the peel into the drink for garnish. Finally, add a maraschino cherry on top.

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