Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 1 piece Sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 barspoon Water
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
- Muddle sugar cube with bitters and water.
- Add bourbon and ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Garnish with orange peel. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
The Old Fashioned originated in the early 19th century, primarily in the United States, as a simple whiskey cocktail that emphasized the spirit itself. It gained popularity as a classic drink among gentlemen in the 1880s, often ordered as a 'whiskey cocktail' before evolving into its current name.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- It's a Wonderful Life 1946
George Bailey orders a series of Old Fashioneds at Martini's bar.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love 2011
Ryan Gosling's character teaches Steve Carell to order an Old Fashioned instead of a vodka cranberry.
- Blade Runner 2049 2017
Officer K drinks an Old Fashioned at a bar while investigating.
- The Big Short 2015
Wall Street power players sip Old Fashioneds while the financial world crumbles around them.
- The Accountant 2016
Ben Affleck's meticulous character orders a precise Old Fashioned.