The Old Fashioned
Classic Old Fashioned cocktail with bourbon, sugar, bitters, and soda water. A timeless 1950s-style drink.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon 3-4 oz if feeling sassy
- 6 oz seltzer soda water, club soda, or sparkling water
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 orange wedge
- 1 maraschino cherry
- Ice
Instructions
- Place the orange wedge, sugar cube, and bitters into a rocks glass.
- Using the back of a spoon or a muddler, muddle the orange and sugar until the cube is finely smashed.
- Pour in the bourbon.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the seltzer and stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved.
- Top with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
A classic cocktail reminiscent of the 1950s and perfect for watching Mad Men. The quality of the bourbon makes a difference in the final drink. Sugar cubes are traditional but granulated sugar works as well. Adjust bourbon amount based on preference.