Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsRuffino's On The RiverOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Bourbon, bitters, sugar, orange

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a lowball or old-fashioned glass. Place the glass on a flat surface.

  2. 2

    Add Sugar and Bitters

    In the glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and two dashes of bitters. You can adjust the sugar quantity to taste.

  3. 3

    Muddle the Ingredients

    Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to mix the sugar and bitters until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

  4. 4

    Add Bourbon

    Pour 2 oz of bourbon over the muddled mixture in the glass.

  5. 5

    Add Ice

    Place 4 ice cubes into the glass. This will chill the drink and slightly dilute it as you enjoy.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Orange

    Take a fresh orange slice and place it on the rim of the glass or drop it into the drink for added flavor.

  7. 7

    Stir and Serve

    Gently stir the drink to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your Old Fashioned.

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