Take a trip to the distant realm of the 19th century with one of the earliest forms of mixed drink, one likely designed to mask the foul taste of the liquor of the times. Now, however, following a massive resurgence, the humble Old Fashioned Cocktail has once again captured the imagination of a new generation of alcohol lovers, and cemented itself into the drinks lists of bars worldwide. So, get ready to join the ranks of the mixed drink specialists without having to imbibe from a ridiculous shaped glass, and let’s rustle up an Old Fashioned Cocktail!
A Superb Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Jug
- 1 Whiskey Glass
Ingredients
- 8g (8ml) Simple Sugar Syrup
- 2g (4 dashes) Angostura Bitters
- 2g (4 dashes) Ice Cold Water
- 60g (60ml) Bourbon or Rye
- 3 Ice Cubes
- 1 Large Ice Chunk
- 1 twist Orange Peel
- 1 twist Lemon Peel
Instructions
- Pour 8 grams of Simple Sugar Syrup into a mixing jug, add 2 grams of Angostura Bitters and 2 grams of Ice Cold Water, then stir
- Add around 3 ice cubes, pour over 60 grams of Bourbon or Rye, and stir again
- Place a large chunk of ice, or 3 ice cubes if unavailable, into the Whiskey Glass, and slowly strain the Bourbon mix over the top
- Add a twist of Orange Peel and a twist of Lemon peel, then gently stir
- Serve
Nutrition
Getting the Most Out of Your Old Fashioned Cocktail
A few notes on sugar – An Old Fashioned Cocktail will typically use a single sugar cube, which the cocktail maker will then muddle together with the bitters. However, this method will result in undissolved sugar crystals settling at the bottom of the glass, making the drink become gradually sweeter as its consumed. To remedy this, I’ve switched out to a Simple Sugar Syrup, which will essentially ensure a fair distribution of sweetness. Furthermore, folks looking for a little more body to their Old Fashioned, can switch to a dark simple syrup made with a soft brown, or, demerara sugar.
Switching out the alcohol – Despite having its roots in American style ‘Whiskey,’ the Old fashioned will work well with a number of strong liquors. These include, blended scotch, brandy, all kinds of rum, gin and more, however, don’t mess with a quality single malt, leave that stuff alone! Besides that, go wild and go give it a whirl with your favourite tipple.
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