Cocktail: Old Fashioned

There is nothing more classic than an Old Fashioned. The worlds most popular cocktail, it is a great go-to for all occasions. Here is the really simple recipe to try making it at home.

Ingredients

• 1 orange slice

• 1 jigger (1.5 oz) of bourbon

• Angostura bitters

• 1 sugar cube

• 1 tsp water

Directions

1. Rub the orange wedge around the inside of the rocks glass to coat with a layer of orange juice.

2. Put the sugar cube and water in into the glass and swirl to dissolve

3. Splash in 2 very light dashes of angostura bitters

4. Add ice

5. Pour in jigger of bourbon

6. Stir and garnish with an orange peel

7. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

• If you have simple syrup, that can substitute for the sugar and water. Just use 1 tsp of that.

• Instead of muddling your orange inside the glass, you could use 1/2 tsp of Grand Marnier for a citrus flavor. Or Angostura also makes orange bitters.

• Angostura are the classic bitters for this cocktail, but if you find them too bitter, Peychaud bitters are also very nice and more fruity

• A higher proof bourbon will draw out more complex flavors in the drink

• Alternatively, some people really like an Old Fashioned with rye whiskey instead of bourbon. It's not the classic, but we think it's pretty tasty too

• There is a heated debate in the bourbon world over rather or not to add a cherry to an Old Fashioned. We say whatever makes you happy.

• Milwaukee claims to be the home of the Old Fashioned, and there they add a splash of club soda. If you do, definitely use a higher proof bourbon, and give it an extra stir to mix the flavors together.

Let us know if you have any favorite tips or tricks to making an Old Fashioned!