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Old Fashioned

A classic bourbon Old Fashioned, stirred with bitters and a twist of orange.

Total time
3 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Old Fashioned
As seen on Episode 105

The preparation

4 steps, about 3 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Muddle sugar with bitters and a splash of water

  2. 02

    Add whiskey and ice

  3. 03

    Stir until chilled

  4. 04

    Garnish with orange peel and cherry

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Stir this one, never shake, so it stays clear and silky the way an old fashioned should. Twist the orange peel over the glass before dropping it in, because those oils sprayed across the top are half of what you smell with each sip.”

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