One of the earliest cocktails on record, a classic Old Fashioned cocktail is made with whiskey, simple syrup, and muddled bitters.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsOld Fashioned RecipeRecipe ingredients Ingredient notes Whiskey: Rye whiskey has a spicy, aggressive flavor and its mash must be made from at least 51% rye.Simple syrup: To make it yourself, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil).Remove from heat and cool before adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to your cocktail shaker with the other ingredients.Store leftover simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.Step-by-step instructions To a mixing glass, add rye whiskey, simple syrup, and both bitters.

Fill the glass three-quarters full with ice.Using a bar spoon, stir until mixture is just combined and chilled, about 15-30 seconds.Strain cocktail into chilled Old Fashioned glass, then fill glass half way with ice.Twist the orange peel and rub around the rim of the glass.Garnish with the orange peel.Recipe tips and variations Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.Glassware: An Old Fashioned cocktail is traditionally made in an Old Fashioned glass, a 6-ounce to 10-ounce glass tumbler.

Similar to a rocks glass or lowball glass, the Old Fashioned glass is decorated in the cut glass style.Big batch: Old Fashioned cocktails are best blende

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