Find the best bourbon for an old fashioned, plus master the recipe of a classically delicious old fashioned cocktail.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword bourbon, cocktail, drink, old fashioned
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Calories 131kcal
Ingredients
2ozFour Roses Single Barrel bourbon
1sugar cube or ½ tsp of sugar
2-3dashes of Angostura bitters
Orange peel and cherry for garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions
Place the sugar cube or sugar in an old fashioned glass.
Add the bitters and a splash of water to dissolve the sugar. Muddle gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Fill the glass with ice cubes, then pour in the Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon.
Stir gently for about 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with an orange peel twist and a cherry.
Notes
Recipe Variations: While I love the classic recipe, I’m all about mixing things up and putting a twist on the traditional. Here are a few of my favorite old fashioned recipe variations.