| 2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 5/12 fl oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
Rich (medium-dry and spirituous this old-fashioned is all too easy to drink and fortunately, easy to make.
History:
As with the Martini, the glass this cocktail is served in has taken the name of the drink. Its origin stems from the adaptation and renaming of a similar drink known as the Whisky Cocktail, which was shaken and served up. Who did the adapting and renaming is unknown. For the full story, see Old-Fashioned cocktail history.
Nutrition:
194 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 26.18% alc./vol. (52.36° proof)
- 19.2 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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