Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

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

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In an Old Fashioned glass, place the sugar cube and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Muddle them together using a muddler or the back of a spoon until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon

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

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with a large ice cube or crushed ice, enough to chill the drink without diluting it too quickly.

  4. 4

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds to combine the flavors and chill the drink.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a gentle squeeze. Drop it into the drink for garnish.

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