Classic Whiskey Old Fashioned Cocktail (the perfect ratio)
This classic old fashioned is made with bourbon or rye, sugar, and Angostura bitters, then stirred until smooth and chilled. It's bold, balanced, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Once you know how to make a classic old fashioned, it quickly becomes a go-to. It's a simple, spirit-forward cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, and Angostura bitters, then stirred until perfectly chilled and smooth.
I always stir-never shake-so the drink stays silky and balanced without getting watered down. A strip of orange peel adds a bright citrus aroma, and a Luxardo cherry brings a subtle richness that rounds everything out.
I love how the flavors come together: warm bourbon or rye, a touch of sweetness, and that unmistakable bitter note. It's easy to make, ready in minutes, and one of those cocktails I come back to again and again.
Tip: Try a flaming orange peel
This tip suits two types of people: those who like smoky flavors, and those who like fun tricks! If you're like me, you're both! Take a little slice of orange peel, then carefully light a match or a lighter next to it before squeezing the zest out. The juice will give a little spark. Hold it over your glass to infuse some of those smoky citrus flavors.
Classic Whiskey Old Fashioned Cocktail (the perfect ratio)
Ingredients
Method
- Add the sugar, cold water, and bitters to a cocktail shaker and stir until the sugar has mostly dissolved.1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cold water, 4 drops Angostura bitters
- Add a few handfuls of ice and the whiskey and stir for 30 seconds.2 ounces whiskey
- Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass, run the orange peel over the edge of the glass, then put the peel into the glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.2 inch piece of orange peel, 1-2 Luxardo cherries
