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An amber Old Fashioned cocktail with a large clear ice cube, orange peel, and cherry in a rocks glass.

Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail

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A timeless American whiskey cocktail with demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, clear ice, and orange oil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Cocktail
  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 tsp demerara syrup 2:1 sugar to water
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1 large clear ice cube
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 1 medium cocktail cherry optional

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Vegetable peeler

Method
 

Build the Drink:
  1. Add whiskey, demerara syrup, and bitters to a rocks glass.
  2. Add the large ice cube and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until chilled and lightly diluted.
  3. Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it to the glass. Garnish with a cherry if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 2mgSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Use a large cube for slower dilution.
  • Demerara syrup adds a subtle caramel note.
  • This recipe makes one alcoholic drink; serve responsibly.