Classic Old Fashioned Recipe
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Classic Old Fashioned

By: c-biskit Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"One of the great classic bourbon cocktails, the Old Fashioned was invented in Louisville, KY. Try bourbon, rye, or a blended whiskey in this cocktail. You can also sub one sugar cube for the simple syrup."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons simple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger bourbon whiskey
  • 1 slice orange
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Directions

  1. Pour the simple syrup, water, and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then place the ice cubes in the glass. Pour bourbon over the ice and garnish with the orange slice and maraschino cherry.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Desiree   view full review
this is the classic recipe. It is missing something though. You will need 2 orange slices &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was my late father-in-law's drink of choice. Definitely use "the good stuff" when making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by briggs Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
To make it more palatable (for those who don't like straight booze) a splash of club soda or 7...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by Ben K   view full review
A classic cocktail. Good with any of the above mentioned spirits but also enjoyed with brandy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by SHADOWMERV   view full review
This is my favorite drink in the winter except I substitute marachino cherry juice for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by cecilia932   view full review
delish! i used club soda instead of water, instead for a little bit of fizz and doubled up on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by nannajoanna Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent and classic! It really makes so much difference when it's made from scratch. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by katylan   view full review
Delcious! Recommend Red Stag by Jim Beam. It is infused with Cherry already.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by ONIOND   view full review
Delicious! I used Jack Daniels and left out the orange.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by Hugh Pritchett   view full review
I'm a native Louisvillian and using any thing but Ky. bourbon is a travesty! Makers Mark is my...

 

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