Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe RoofOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by The Roof
Time10m
Serves1

Bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange twist

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar

    In an Old Fashioned glass, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 dashes of bitters.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon

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

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, gently stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar in the bourbon.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Add one large ice cube or several smaller ones to the glass, allowing the drink to chill.

  5. 5

    Garnish with Orange Twist

    Express the oils from the orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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