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Old Fashioned Cocktail
Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
There's something timeless about mixing up an Old Fashioned, and honestly, it's one of my favorite cocktails to make at home. This classic drink comes together in just five minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, making it perfect for a quick evening unwind or impressing guests without fuss. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: whiskey, bitters, sugar, and ice, nothing more. What I love most is that bitters, the star of this drink, contains botanical compounds that can aid digestion, so you're enjoying both flavor and function. Whether you prefer rye or bourbon, this elegant cocktail delivers warm, sophisticated flavors that never go out of style.
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Ingredients
- 1sugar cube
- 1 teaspoonwater
- 1 dashbitters
- 2 fluid ounceswhiskey(rye or bourbon)
- 1lemon twist
- ½ cupice cubes(or as needed)
- 1orange slice(for garnish)
- 1maraschino cherry(for garnish)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters in an old fashioned glass for 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in whiskey; stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Squeeze lemon twist over the glass and drop it in. Add ice cubes.
- 4
Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry; serve with a swizzle stick.
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