Ahhh, the Old Fashioned cocktail. It may possibly be the most talked about drink of our time. Everyone has their opinion on what the perfect Old Fashioned looks like. Personally, I like mine simple and classic. Ask anyone who knows us well and they will agree – my husband has perfected the Old Fashioned. Here’s his recipe:
Old Fashioned
Course: CocktailServings
1
servingsIngredients
1.5 oz 1.5 Premium bourbon or rye
.5 oz .5 simple sugar
6 to 7 drops 6 to 7 Angostura bitters
2 2 Luxardo Cherrie
Directions
- Add all liquid ingredients to a large cocktail mixing tin and set aside.
- Using a peeler, peel a slice of orange rind.
- Rub the rim of an Old Fashioned glass with the rind, then place the rind in the bottom of the glass.
- Fill the glass with 4 to 5 ice cubes or one ice ball, then add 2 to 3 cubes to the mixing tin and stir until cold.
- Pour into glass and garnish with the cherries.
- ** To make simple sugar, simply boil one cup of sugar with one cup of water until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool before storing or using.
Notes
- In our opinion, Angel’s Envy Rye makes the ultimate Old Fashioned. However, we still enjoy them with any excellent bourbon or rye. Rye has a bit more bite to withstand the sugar in an Old Fashioned. ALSO…Luxardo Cherries are a must. You will ruin your Old Fashioned with any other cherry. Upon request, my husband drizzles a little of the Luxardo syrup from the cherries into the bottom of my Old Fashioned glass.
