Bourbon Old Fashioned

The Bourbon Old Fashioned is proof that great things stand the test of time. Dating back to the early 1800s, this cocktail keeps it simple: bourbon, sugar, bitters, and a twist of orange—no frills, just pure, spirit-forward perfection. Stirred over ice and served in a lowball glass, the Old Fashioned is smooth, rich, and just the right amount of sweet. Whether you’re sipping it in a leather chair or at a lively bar, this is whiskey drinking at its finest.

Ingredients

Garnishorange wheel, maraschino cherry

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Directions

  1. 1

    Add the sugar and bitters to a rocks glass.

  2. 2

    Add the water.

  3. 3

    Stir until sugar is nearly dissolved.

  4. 4

    Fill the glass with a large ice cube.

  5. 5

    Add the bourbon.

  6. 6

    Gently stir to combine. Garnish and serve.

Key Info

Style

classic

Family

old fashioned

Flavor

Caramelized sugar and bourbon warmth with citrus and spice

Time of Day

digestif