# Old-Fashioned Cocktail A classic cocktail that showcases the whiskey's flavor with just a touch of sweetness and aromatic bitters. # Preparation Time - Prep: 5 mins - Total: 5 mins # Ingredients - 1 sugar cube (or 1/2 teaspoon sugar) - 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters - 60ml bourbon - Garnish: - Orange peel - Maraschino cherry (optional) # Instructions 1. Place sugar cube or sugar in an old-fashioned glass and saturate with bitters 2. Muddle or stir to mix 3. Add bourbon 4. Fill glass with ice and stir well 5. Express orange peel over drink: twist peel and squeeze over glass to release oils 6. Drop orange peel into glass 7. Add maraschino cherry if desired # Variations - When using granulated sugar, add 1 teaspoon water and stir until dissolved - Can use simple syrup (barely 1 teaspoon) instead of sugar, mixing with bitters before adding ice and whiskey - Traditional 20th century version included muddled orange slice and club soda splash # Notes - Use high-quality bourbon or rye whiskey - Fresh orange peel provides essential oils for aroma - Angostura bitters are traditional but other aromatic bitters can be used - Ice should be large cubes to minimize dilution - Stir gently but thoroughly to combine ingredients - Can adjust sugar to taste > [!NOTE] Source > [Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe and History](https://www.thespruceeats.com/old-fashioned-cocktail-recipe-and-history-759328)