Classic Old Fashioned Cocktail
By Matt Lyon, Mixologist
This recipe proves that pour decisions lead to perfect Old Fashioneds…
5 min cook time
Serves 1
Why we like it
Like its cousin, the Manhattan, an Old Fashioned cocktail will never go out of style.
With just a few stirs, the unique character of your chosen bourbon can be awakened.
Hints of caramel, vanilla, or other subtle notes may emerge, providing a warm, aromatic embrace best enjoyed when sipped slowly.
Feel free to discover how different brands and types of whisk(e)y impart their unique flavours, but as rule of thumb, rye creates a spicier, drier Old Fashioned, while bourbon provides a smoother, sweeter sip.
Ingredients
Preparation Notes
An standard orange twist adds depth and complexity to an Old Fashioned… but a burnt orange twist adds some smokiness and a burst of citrus oil when ‘expressed’ over the drink.
To prepare this aromatic garnish, use a citrus peeler or knife to cut small rounds of an orange peel.
Heat up the peel's essential oils by carefully holding it above a flame for a few seconds, then squeeze over the flame to release a burst of citrus oil onto the glass.
