Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipes

The old-fashioned is one of the oldest mixed drinks in the cocktail canon. (Original name: whiskey cocktail, which became old-fashioned whiskey cocktail, and then just old-fashioned.) It is a stirred drink, usually built in the glass in which it is served. Both rye and bourbon are suitable base spirits. For the sweetener, purists muddle up a sugar cube with water and a couple dashes of bitters, but simple syrup works as well. Twists can be orange, lemon or both (known as "rabbit ears"). A fruited version of the drink came into vogue after Prohibition and involves the muddling of a cherry and orange slice along with the sugar. That version remains widespread, but we advocate the more elemental rendition that took hold in the late 1800s, one that allows the flavors of the whiskey to shine.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Time 2m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

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One of the great classic bourbon cocktails, the Old Fashioned was invented in Louisville, KY. Try bourbon, rye, or a blended whiskey in this cocktail. You can also sub one sugar cube for the simple syrup.

Provided by c-biskit

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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Savour good whiskey in a classic spicy, sweet and aromatic old fashioned - or try one of three neat twists. Gentle stirring is important so the drink doesn't dilute too quickly

Provided by Alice Lascelles

Categories     Drink, Treat

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar

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