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Old Fashioned Cocktail

A classic cocktail, this Old Fashioned Recipe is made with quality bourbon, Angostura bitters, orange peel, and sugar. Simple and sophisticated, this bourbon cocktail is perfect for serving at dinner parties or sipping on in the evening.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • large piece of orange peel
  • maraschino cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a sugar cube, the bitters, and water into the bottom of an old fashioned or small glass. Muddle until the sugar is mostly dissolved - this may take a minute or two.
  • Add ice to the glass.
  • Pour the bourbon over the ice and gently stir.
  • Gently squeeze the orange peel to express the orange oils and drop it into the glass along with a maraschino cherry.
  • Sip slowly and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal · Carbohydrates: 13g · Protein: 1g · Fat: 1g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Sodium: 5mg · Potassium: 84mg · Sugar: 12g · Calcium: 6mg · Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best old fashioned recipe, classic old fashioned, old fashioned cocktail