An Old Fashioned is a spirit-forward cocktail built on whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water, stirred with ice and served in a rocks glass. Its balance of sweetness, bitterness, and whiskey flavor makes it a foundational classic cocktail.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston DeLuxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Muddle well, then add Jigger Old Mr.
Boston Whiskey and large cube of ice.
Stir very well and decorate with slice of Orange, twist of Lemon Peel and a Cherry.
Serve in Old Fashioned Cocktail Glass.
rocks glass · jigger · mixing glass or cocktail mixing vessel · bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
Bourbon or rye whiskey work best. Bourbon offers sweetness and vanilla notes; rye brings spice and complexity. Use a quality mid-range whiskey you enjoy drinking neat.
Bitters are essential to the flavor profile. They add herbal depth and balance. Do not omit; use Angostura or a comparable aromatic bitters.
Yes, gently muddle the sugar with bitters and water to dissolve the sugar and release the bitters' flavor. Avoid crushing the ice at this stage.
Yes. Double or triple the proportions, but mix in batches or a large batch in a pitcher. Stir well to ensure even bitters distribution.
Serve in a rocks glass over a large ice cube or several cubes. An optional lemon or orange peel adds aroma and subtle citrus oils.
