Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe French LaundryOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by The French Laundry
Time10m
Serves1

A 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 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Muddle the sugar and bitters together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon

    Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into the glass over the muddled sugar and bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with 4 ice cubes, allowing the bourbon to chill and dilute slightly.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Using a vegetable peeler or knife, cut a strip of orange peel. Squeeze the peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.