Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Roosevelt RoomOld Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by The Roosevelt Room
Time5m
Serves1

Bourbon, sugar, bitters, and an orange twist.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Muddle the Sugar and Bitters

    In an Old Fashioned glass, place the sugar cube and add the Angostura bitters. Muddle them together until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Add a teaspoon of water to the muddled mixture and stir gently.

  3. 3

    Add Bourbon

    Pour the bourbon over the muddled sugar and bitters mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes, stirring gently to combine the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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