Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 1 piece Sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 barspoon Water
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
- Muddle sugar cube with bitters and water.
- Add bourbon and ice.
- Stir until chilled.
Origin Story
The Old Fashioned originated in the early 19th century, primarily in the United States, as a simple whiskey cocktail that emphasized the spirit itself. It gained popularity as a classic drink among gentlemen in the 1880s, often ordered as a 'whiskey cocktail' before evolving into its current name.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- It's a Wonderful Life 1946
George Bailey orders a series of Old Fashioneds at Martini's bar.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love 2011
Ryan Gosling's character teaches Steve Carell to order an Old Fashioned instead of a vodka cranberry.
- Blade Runner 2049 2017
Officer K drinks an Old Fashioned at a bar while investigating.
- The Big Short 2015
Wall Street power players sip Old Fashioneds while the financial world crumbles around them.
- The Accountant 2016
Ben Affleck's meticulous character orders a precise Old Fashioned.
- Mad Men 2007
Don Draper makes the Old Fashioned his signature drink, even stepping behind the bar to mix one himself.