Brown Sugar Old Fashioned
The TikTok-viral twist on the classic Old Fashioned that swaps simple syrup for caramelized brown sugar. The result is deeper, more complex sweetness with notes of toffee and molasses that complement aged whiskey beautifully. Every home bartender's gateway to craft cocktails. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- 0.5 oz Water
- orange peel (garnish) garnish
- luxardo cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside rich, caramelized dishes such as beef short ribs, braised pork belly, or charred steak—the brown sugar's warmth and depth enhance smoky, savory flavors naturally. Butternut squash soup or brown butter desserts would echo the caramelized notes beautifully.
Instructions
Place brown sugar in a rocks glass
Add bitters and a splash of water
Muddle until sugar dissolves
Add a large ice cube
Pour whiskey over the ice
Stir gently for 20 seconds
Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in
Add a luxardo cherry
Tips
Demerara sugar works as an excellent substitute with similar caramel depth For the viral flamed version, hold the orange peel over a match flame while expressing the oils Let the brown sugar fully dissolve before adding ice — gritty sugar ruins the texture