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Old Fashioned

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Old Fashioned Image
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Ingredients: 5

Recipe:
2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
2 dashes Bitters
1 tsp Sugar (or 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup)
1 Maraschino Cherry (optional)
1 Orange Peel (optional)

Instructions

Mix Sugar (or Simple Syrup), Bitters in an old-fashioned glass. Drop in a Cherry and an Orange wedge. Muddle into a paste using a muddler or the back end of a spoon. Pour in Bourbon, fill with ice cubes, and stir. Higher quality bourbon is important here, as it's the main flavor in the drink. Some prefer using Simple Syrup, but the choice is ultimately yours. While the garnish is optional, it is HIGHLY recommended to include them because it does add to the flavor profile of the drink.

Old Fashioned - Summary

An old-fashioned cocktail is a classic and simple cocktail that dates back to the early 19th century. It's known for its timeless appeal and is often considered one of the original cocktails, which is why it has remained a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts for centuries.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Old Fashioned consists of 3 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Bourbon Whiskey
  2. Bitters
  3. Simple Syrup

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