Old Fashioned – IBA

Name: Old Fashioned – IBA
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Bourbon — 45 ml; Sugar cube — 1 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes; Chilled water — 2 dashes

A dry and balanced whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 33.4%

Ingredients

~108 kcal per serving

Servings

Bourbon45 ml
Sugar cube1 ml
Angostura aromatic bitters2 dashes
Chilled water2 dashes

Garnish

Orange slice
Orange twist
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Place Sugar cube 1 ml in old fashioned glass and saturate with Angostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes, add few dashes of plain Chilled water 2 dashes
Muddle until dissolved
Fill the glass with ice cubes and add Bourbon 45 ml
Stir gently
Strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with an orange slice or an orange twist and a maraschino cherry

History

The Old Fashioned is widely regarded as the grandfather of cocktails, originating in early American bars. Its timeless simplicity and balanced flavors have made it an enduring favorite. Every sip carries tradition, warmth, and the essence of classic mixology. Old Fashioned remains a staple for those who appreciate authenticity and straightforward charm.