THE OLD-FASHIONED
Got a great bottle of whiskey? Sure, you can drink it straight or on the rocks — but why not whip up a great whiskey cocktail that is steeped in history! The Old-Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails in history, and there’s no doubt that its quality has led to its longevity. Don’t be fooled by the name though, this fantastic whiskey cocktail never goes out of style. It's super simple to make too, as is appropriate for a cocktail designed to highlight its main ingredient — whiskey!
Here is a link to our recipe video.
Ingredients
| 50ml (2 Shots) | Whiskey |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters* |
| 5ml | Simple Syrup |
| 1 | Orange Twirl (Garnish) |
| 3 | Maraschino Cherries (Garnish)** |
Pro tip: You can't go wrong with Angostura bitters, but if you're making an Old-Fashioned around the holidays — use a few dashes of cinnamon or cardamom for a festive feel.
*Substitute: Toscello Aromatic Bitters
**Substitute: canned pickled cherries, grapes, berries, or blueberries.
| 50ml (2 Shots) | Whiskey |
| 3 Dashes | Angostura Bitters* |
| 5ml | Simple Syrup |
| 1 | Orange Twirl (Garnish) |
| 3 | Maraschino Cherries (Garnish)** |
Pro tip: You can't go wrong with Angostura bitters, but if you're making an Old-Fashioned around the holidays — use a few dashes of cinnamon or cardamom for a festive feel.
*Substitute: Toscello Aromatic Bitters
**Substitute: canned pickled cherries, grapes, berries, or blueberries.
Method
| 1 | Add simple syrup, ice, and whiskey to a tumbler. |
| 2 | Shake well. |
| 3 | Fill your glass with ice and pour in the whiskey. |
| 4 | Add bitters and stir. |
| 5 | Garnish with the orange twirl and cherries. |
| 6 | Cheers! |