The classic Old Fashioned

This is class in a glass.  Impress your friends with this classic mainstay.

• The Old Fashioned cocktail has stood the test of time, dating back to the early 1800s when it was known as the Whiskey Cocktail.  The core components: whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water offer a simple blend of elegance in a glass.  

• During Prohibition, bartenders added extra ingredients like fruit to mask the harsh flavors of bootleg liquor.  Later, discerning customers ordered the unembellished original by asking for an “old-fashioned whiskey cocktail". 

• Please remove its superfluous cherry. 

• Whether enjoyed in its purest form or with a creative spin, the Old Fashioned remains a timeless testament to the enduring appeal of whiskey.

Class in a glass, an Old Fashioned recipe

2.00 oz. rye or bourbon (see note below)

• 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters

• 1 dash Angostura Bitters

• 1 dash Orange Bitters

• 1 fat barspoon, simple syrup

Build this drink in the glass over a single, large rock. Garnish it with an orange peel.

• This drink lasts about 20 minutes, complexity changes over time as the ice melts and the temperature changes.

• Equipment: rocks glass, bar spoon, peeler, jiggers 

Servings: 1 cocktail

• Prep Time: 3 mins

NOTE: Bourbon is a little sweeter and smoother. Try Old Forester.  Rye is a little spicier.  We recommend Rendezvous Rye from High West Distillery.