Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsProof On MainOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Proof On Main
Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail with bourbon, bitters, and sugar.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In an old-fashioned glass, place the sugar cube and add the Angostura bitters on top. Muddle (press) the sugar cube with a muddler or the back of a spoon until it dissolves slightly.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon

    Pour the bourbon over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture in the glass.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes, preferably a large cube to slow dilution.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Gently stir the cocktail with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients. Aim for about 10-15 seconds.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist, then drop the peel into the drink as a garnish.

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