Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMcElroy's Harbor HouseOld Fashioned Recipe

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

Ice

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a short rocks glass and place it on your workspace.

  2. 2

    Add the Ice

    Place one large ice cube into the glass to chill your drink.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 tsp of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.

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