Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJulep Kitchen & BarClassic Old Fashioned Recipe

Classic Old Fashioned Recipe

Time5m
Serves1

Bourbon of the week, angostura bitters, simple syrup and an orange peel

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Stir until combined.

  2. 2

    Adding Bourbon

    Pour in the bourbon over the mixture and stir gently to combine.

  3. 3

    Adding Ice

    Add ice cubes to the glass. You can use one large ice cube for slower dilution.

  4. 4

    Garnishing

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

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