Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsNOLO's Kitchen & BarOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Old forester rye, demerara, and bitters.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a lowball glass or an old-fashioned glass. Place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.

  2. 2

    Mix the Sugar and Bitters

    In a mixing glass, add 1 teaspoon of Demerara sugar and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Muddle them together until the sugar has dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the Whiskey

    Pour 2 ounces of Old Forester Rye Whiskey into the mixing glass with the sugar and bitters mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the chilled lowball glass over a large ice cube or several smaller ones.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and then drop it into the glass as a garnish. You can also garnish with a cherry if desired.

More from NOLO's Kitchen & Bar