Drink a Bit of History with the Bourbon Old Fashioned

The Bourbon Old Fashioned is now very much a drinker's drink – a slug of whiskey, seasoned and sweetened. It's not for the faint of heart, but once acquired, it's a taste you'll relish. A good place to start is by using good bourbon, with the rule being that if you wouldn’t sip it by itself it has no place at the helm of a Bourbon Old Fashioned.

 

Serve in — Whiskey glass

Garnish — Orange peel

 

Ingredients

  • 60ml Bourbon Whiskey, for smooth caramel notes

  • 10ml Simple Syrup (Sugar Syrup)

  • 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

  • Orange Peel

 

Method

  1. Add bourbon, sugar syrup and bitters to a glass

  2. Add ice to glass

  3. Using a cocktail spoon, stir until adequately diluted

  4. Twist orange peel over cocktail and add to drink to garnish

 

Bartender’s Advice

The most common mistake is not stirring enough (the dilution and thorough combining of the ingredients are essential). The aim is to find the balance between texture and temperature. Too much stirring, and it’s too watery. Too little stirring, and you’ll have yourself a warm beverage that is potentially too boozy for your palette. Finally, if you prefer a strong, spicy kick, try making your Old Fashioned with Rye Whisky instead!

 

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