Taste profile
Strong, sweet, soft, and balanced.
WhiskeyMediumOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned combines Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar, Water in a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in, date night.
Quick tags
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Quick fact
The old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey or sometimes brandy, and garnishing with an orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry. It is traditionally served with ice in an old fashioned glass.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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- 1Place sugar cube in old fashioned glass and saturate with bitters, add a dash of plain water. Muddle until dissolved.
- 2Fill the glass with ice cubes and add whiskey.
- 3Garnish with orange twist, and a cocktail cherry.
Method
Mixed
Finish
Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Old Fashioned is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Mixed
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness, a spirit-forward finish with support from Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Old Fashioned is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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The old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey or sometimes brandy, and garnishing with an orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry. It is traditionally served with ice in an old fashioned glass.
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Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Cocktail
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Mixed
Garnish
Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Old fashioned (cocktail)
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