My motto should be, “buy quality liquor”. The most traditional recipe calls for a sugar cube, however to simplify making this cocktail at home I use simple syrup. Does that mean I’m going to turn down a Old Fashioned with bourbon? Heck no! I prefer making an Old Fashioned with rye whiskey, others prefer bourbon which is totally your call. Rubbing the orange peel around the inside rim of the glass to release the citrus oil, is an unexpected trick that your guests will appreciate. They are the only ones I buy now and I highly recommend giving them a try if you haven’t already. Our family can be a little obsessive over Luxardo cherries.
I suggest only mashing the cherries once or twice with a muddler, otherwise your drink will look like a smoothy that’s gone bad. Muddling the cherries is completely optional. Add ice cubes, rye whiskey, simple sugar, and bitters.Take orange peel and rub around the inside of the glass rim, then add peel to the cherries.Add one or two cherries to an old Old Fashioned glass and lightly mash with a muddler.I got to thinking, did I miss my calling? Oh well, I can still be a mixologist in my home can’t I? All it takes is the right recipe to impress my guests.Īn Old Fashioned cocktail is a rich complex blend of flavors, with a hint of sweetness, a trace of citrus and satisfying smooth finish. Please see my disclosure page for more information.Ī few weekends ago I received the best compliment when I was referred to as a mixologist. For more cocktail recipes see Sazarac Cocktail Recipe and the Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe. This post is intended for viewers 21 and older.
Experimenting with cocktails is a lot of fun, but out of respect for a classic like an Old Fashioned, I’m sticking to tradition. How about a simple Old Fashioned cocktail recipe to kick off the weekend? Sounds pretty good to me too.
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