Bourbon Old Fashioned
The original cocktail and the undisputed king of bourbon drinks. A simple yet profound combination of bourbon, sugar, and bitters that lets the whiskey shine.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.3 oz Simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- orange peel (garnish) garnish
- luxardo cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside a classic beef steak or dark chocolate mousse to complement the cocktail's bold, warming character. The drink's depth and slight bitterness will cut through rich fats while enhancing savory or bitter-sweet notes.
Instructions
Add simple syrup and both bitters to a rocks glass
Add one large ice cube or sphere to the glass
Pour bourbon over the ice
Stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and combine
Express an orange peel over the drink by squeezing it skin-side down
Drop in the orange peel and a luxardo cherry
Tips
Use a large ice cube or sphere to slow dilution and keep the drink cold longer A 100-proof bourbon like Wild Turkey 101 or Old Grand-Dad Bonded stands up beautifully to the dilution Let the drink sit for 30 seconds after stirring to allow the flavors to marry