Description
The Best Old Fashioned recipe is a timeless classic cocktail featuring whiskey or bourbon, balanced with simple syrup and Angostura bitters. This easy-to-make drink is garnished with a fragrant orange peel twist, offering a smooth, flavorful sipping experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey (or bourbon)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel
Instructions
- Prepare the cocktail glass: Fill a large cocktail mixing glass with ice to chill it properly before mixing the drink.
- Combine ingredients: Add 2 ounces of whiskey, ½ ounce of simple syrup, and 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters into the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir the cocktail: Gently stir the mixture for 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail evenly while blending the flavors.
- Strain into serving glass: Strain the cocktail into a lowball glass filled with one large ice sphere or a large cube for optimal chilling and slow dilution.
- Garnish with orange peel: Rim the edge of the glass with the orange peel, then twist and squeeze it over the drink to release essential oils before dropping it into the glass.
- Serve immediately: Present the perfectly mixed Old Fashioned and enjoy promptly to experience the fresh aromatic qualities.
Notes
- Use a large ice sphere or cube for slower dilution and better flavor preservation.
- If simple syrup is unavailable, dissolve equal parts sugar and water to make your own.
- You can adjust the amount of simple syrup and bitters according to taste preference.
- Opt for a quality whiskey or bourbon for the best flavor.
- Twisting the orange peel releases essential oils that enhance aroma and taste.
