Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMussel & Burger BarOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Old Forester Signature bourbon, vanilla, ginger, and demerara sugar

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a rocks glass and place it on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Muddle Ingredients

    In the glass, add the grated ginger and demerara sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash them together until the ginger releases its juices and the sugar starts to dissolve.

  3. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the muddled mixture in the glass.

  4. 4

    Pour the Bourbon

    Pour 2 ounces of Old Forester Signature bourbon over the muddled mixture in the glass.

  5. 5

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes, about 1 cup or enough to fill the glass to desired level.

  6. 6

    Stir the Cocktail

    Use a bar spoon or a regular spoon to gently stir the mixture for about 10-15 seconds to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

  7. 7

    Garnish

    Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then place it into the glass as a garnish.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Your Old Fashioned cocktail is now ready to enjoy. Sip it slowly and savor the flavors.

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