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    Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktail

    May 6, 2022 by Stacy Roman Leave a Comment

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    This Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktail is a simple drink that packs a punch. It starts with a Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, bitters, sugar cubes, and an orange wedge, and is served on the rocks.

    Traditional Old Fashioned

    Normally Im a Skinny Blackberry Margarita or Refreshing Tequila Sunrise kinda girl if Im gonna have a drink. However, my husband and his brothers drink Old Fashioneds sometimes so I thoughts Id give them a try. I must say they are quite good. With the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend I decided to invite a few people over and serve these Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktails. I am also going to try making Mint Juleps . They are Popular at the derby as well . Ive gathered a few recipes I havent decided on definte yet but this one looks greathttps://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-mint-julep-recipe-759323

    Tradional Old Fashioned
    What Is an Old Fashioned ?

    The old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey (typically rye or bourbon), and garnishing with orange slice 

    How is an Old Fashioned Served?

    In short rocks or old-fashioned glass.

    What Pairs Well With an Old Fashioned?

    Anything sweet, smoky, or slightly spicy will go well with whisky.

    Old Fashioned Cocktail

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    How to Make A Traditional Old Fashoned Cocktail:

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

    • Bourbon/Whiskey
    • Bitters
    • Sugar Cubes
    • Orange Wedge or Orange Peel
    Ingredients for drink.

    Gather ingredients needed for Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktail.

    Sugar and bitters in glass

    First put sugar cube in an old fashioned or rocks glass. Add bitters on top of sugar.

    Muddler in Glass

    With a muddler, crush the sugar cube and bitters

    Top view of bitters and sugar
    Pouring Bourbon into Glass

    Now, after adding ice to the glass pour the Kentucky Bourbon into the glass.

    Old fashioned Cocktail

    Stir the drink

    Old Fashion Cocktail

    Garnish with an orange wedge and optional cherry. You are ready to serve.

    2 Old Fashion Cocktails

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    Old Fashioned Cocktail
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    Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktail

    Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, bitters, sugar cubes, orange wedge served on the rocks
    Course Beverage
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Beverage, Bourbon,, Cocktail, Old Fashioned, Whiskey
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Total Time 4 minutes
    Servings 1 Drink
    Calories 38kcal
    Author Stacy Roman

    Equipment

    • 1 Muddler
    • 1 Stirring Utensil
    • 1 Old Fashioned Glass

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
    • 6 drops Bitters
    • 1 cube Sugar simple syrup can be used as an alternative
    • 1 wedge Orange
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • In a rock or old fashioned glass, place a sugar cube in the bottom
    • Shake the bitters over the cube so it soaks it up.
    • Now use the muller to crush the sugar cube
    • Add ice to the glass.
    • Pour Bourbon into the glass, stir
    • Squeeze the orange wedge into the drink, rub on the rim and toss it into the glass.
    • Garnish with an optional cherry and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg

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