Old Fashion
The Old Fashion is served in an old fashioned glass, otherwise known as the rocks glass.
A short tumbler with a heavy glass bottom used for serving spirits such as whiskey, neat or with ice cubes ("on the rocks").
It is also normally used to serve certain cocktails, such as the Old Fashion. The true Old Fashioned glass is decorated in the cut glass style.
Bitters are an aromatic, concentrated infusion of botanicals in an alcohol base.
They were a component of the very first recorded cocktail recipe in the early 1800s
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An old fashion cocktail is perfect for those cool autumn and winter evenings.
Impress your guests make a Classic Old Fashion Cocktail at home.
Old Fashion Cocktail Recipe
serves 1
Ingredients:
1 sugar cube
Dash Angostura Bitters
1 teaspoon water
1 3/4 ounces Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
4-6 ice cubes
Lemon peel twist for garnish
Instructions:
Put the sugar cube in a small old fashioned glass
Add Angostura Bitters and water. stir until sugar dissolves
Pour in bourbon and mix with small bar-spoon
Add ice and garnish with lemon and serve
The Old Fashioned is a classic and timeless cocktail that is sure to impress your guests.
Its simple yet sophisticated combination of ingredients makes it the perfect beverage to finish off a meal or just spend an evening enjoyed with friends.
Not only will your guests enjoy the flavor of the drink, but it's a great way to introduce them to the art of cocktail making. So, grab a shaker and get ready to make the perfect Old Fashioned!
This recipe contains alcohol and is only intended for anyone over the age of 21. Drink responsibly.
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