Old Fashioned
Base Spirit
Whiskey
Flavour Type
Sweet, Bitter
Cocktail Type
Classic
A traditional cocktail with whiskey, sugar, water, and bitters.
Origin/History
One of the oldest cocktails, dating back to the early 19th century.
Serving Instructions
Muddle sugar with bitters, add whiskey and ice, stir and garnish with an orange slice or cherry.
Occassion
Evening, Relaxing
Year of Creation
Early 19th century
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Orange slice, cherry
Aroma
Woody, Spicy
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Rich
Pairings
Heavy appetizers, steak
Fun Facts
Known as a gentleman's drinksymbolizing sophistication.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Stir well
Ingredients
- Whiskey
- Sugar
- Water
- Angostura bitters
Preparation Method
- 45 ml whiskey
- 1 sugar cube
- few dashes of water
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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