Classic Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make Classic 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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1
Prepare the Glass
Start by taking an Old Fashioned glass (or a short tumbler) and place a sugar cube in the bottom.
2
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube. If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, you can add a few more dashes.
3
Muddle the Ingredients
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the sugar cube and bitters together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
4
Add Water
Pour 1 teaspoon of water over the muddled mixture to help dissolve the sugar further.
5
Add Whiskey
Pour 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey into the glass over the muddled mixture.
6
Add Ice
Add 3 ice cubes to the glass. This will chill the drink without diluting it too quickly.
7
Garnish
Express the oils from a slice of orange peel over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish if desired.
8
Stir and Enjoy
Gently stir the drink to combine the ingredients. Enjoy your Classic Old Fashioned!