Jul 14 2026

Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Old Fashioned Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Cocktail

    In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Fill the glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stirring

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

  3. 3

    Straining

    Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Adding Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by twisting it gently, then drop it into the glass.

  2. 5

    Final Touch

    Finish with placing the maraschino cherry on top of the drink as a garnish.

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