Classic Old Fashioned
60 | ml | Rebel Yell 10 |
2 | dash | Angostura bitters |
1 | cube | Sugar |
Method
In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube or simple syrup with the bitters and a splash of water. Add whiskey and fill the glass with ice. Stir until chilled. Garnish with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry.
Story
The Old Fashioned is a classic American cocktail that dates back to the early 19th century. It was originally called a "whiskey cocktail" and was made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and water. The name "Old Fashioned" came about in the 1880s when bartenders began adding new ingredients to cocktails, and patrons would request their drinks made the "old-fashioned" way.