Description
A classic Old Fashioned cocktail with a smoky twist, featuring bourbon and orange bitters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
- 3 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 Sugar Cube or 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
- Orange Peel, for garnish
- Large Ice Cube
Instructions
- Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass.
- Add the orange bitters to the sugar cube.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters together. If using simple syrup, skip muddling and add syrup and bitters.
- Add the bourbon to the glass.
- Add a large ice cube.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute.
- Twist an orange peel over the drink to express oils, then add to the glass for garnish.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Use a quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- A large ice cube melts slower, preventing over-dilution.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: whiskey cocktail, bourbon drink, old fashioned, smoky cocktail, orange bitters