• Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a quality whiskey you enjoy.
• Simple Syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Or muddle 1 sugar cube with a splash of water.
• Angostura Bitters
  2 dashes

  Can substitute with other aromatic bitters if desired.
• Orange Peel
  1 piece

  For garnish and aromatic oils.
• Ice
  1 large cube

  Large cubes melt slower, ideal for slow sipping.

• Rocks glass (Old Fashioned glass)
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Muddler
• Peeler or channel knife (for garnish)

1. 1

   Add the simple syrup and bitters to the bottom of a rocks glass.

2. 2

   If using a sugar cube, muddle it with the bitters and a splash of water until dissolved.

3. 3

   Add the whiskey to the glass.

4. 4

   Add one large ice cube (or several smaller cubes).

5. 5

   Stir gently for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute.

6. 6

   Express the orange peel over the glass by twisting it to release the oils, then drop it in as garnish.

• It celebrates the character of great whiskey.
• Simple ingredients with maximum flavor.
• Timeless appeal—never goes out of style.
• Customizable to taste (sweetness, bitters, spirit).
• Perfect for slow sipping and conversation.

The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails in existence, dating back to the early 1800s. Originally known simply as a ‘whiskey cocktail’, it was named the ‘Old Fashioned’ as bartenders began to experiment with more complex drinks and patrons requested the classic style. Its birthplace is often credited to Louisville, Kentucky, but its popularity swept across America during the cocktail renaissance. This drink has stood the test of time, representing both tradition and the enduring appeal of bourbon or rye whiskey.