Old Fashioned
A spirit-forward classic with sweetness and aromatic bitterness supporting rather than hiding the base spirit.
Ingredients and serving guide
Recipes at individual venues may use different proportions.
- Bourbon or rye whiskey
- 45 ml
- Sugar
- 1 cube
- Angostura bitters
- A few dashes
- Water
- A few dashes
Preparation
Dissolve the sugar with the bitters and water in the serving glass. Add ice and whiskey, then stir.
What is a Old Fashioned?
An Old Fashioned is a useful reference point for spirit-forward cocktails because the base spirit remains prominent. Sweetener, bitters, dilution and citrus oils shape the final drink without turning it into a long mixed drink.
What to notice
Typically served over ice in a short glass. Notice aroma first, then sweetness, bitterness, dilution and the finish of the base spirit.
Alcohol-free option
An alcohol-free version can use a non-alcoholic dark-spirit alternative with bitters-style flavouring where appropriate.
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