For our first recipe lets go with a classic.

Recipe#

  • 0.25oz (bar spoon) demerara simple syrup
  • 3 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 3oz (90ml) Whiskey

Instructions#

  1. Combine demerara and bitters in rocks glass. Give it a stir.
  2. Toss in a large ice cube
  3. Add whiskey and give another stir
  4. Garnish with an orange and/or cocktail cherry
  5. Enjoy

Optional#

  • Absinthe rinse the glass before adding ingredients
  • If using sugar cubes instead of simple, add a bit of water to the cube first before added the bitters.

Daryl’s opinion#

I prefer this drink with a Rye base. On your average day i use something like Old Forester. On a fancy day I look for a Bottle in Bond Rye or Bourbon.

Story#

An old fashioned isn’t actually a specific drink but a style. An old fashioned is commonly known as a Whiskey base but the recipe can be applied to many bases.