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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

A timeless American whiskey cocktail with demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, clear ice, and orange oil.
Servings 1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Vegetable peeler

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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Build the Drink:

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

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 5gSodium: 2mgSugar: 5g
Calories: 170kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bourbon Cocktail, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Cocktail