There are a variety of recipes for this classic orange tinged and tamed version of Whisky on the rocks, and this one is at the more complex and sweeter end of the spectrum.
Mix
2 shots of Bourbon
0.125 shots of Sugar Syrup
1 slice of Orange
2 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters
Shake
Muddle the Orange with the Bourbon in the mixing tin, add the other ingredients and lots of ice, shake thoroughly and fine strain over lots of ice.
Pour
Serve in a Rocks glass and garnish with a cherry and an orange zest twist.
Ingredient Profile
An Old Fashioned Cocktail, finished with an orange zest twist.
Shot by Shot Guide
mix shake and pour's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Old Fashioned cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Add 1 slice of Orange to the mixing tin.
Gently muddle the contents of the mixing tin
Measure 0.125 shots of Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Add 2 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Rocks glass with ice.
Fine strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a cherry and an orange zest twist.
Buy Ingredients
Buy all the ingredients to make the Old Fashioned recipe from mix shake and pour's recommended online retailers: TheDrinkShop.com (UK, Europe and Worldwide) and mySupermarket.co.uk (UK only). For further information on key cocktail ingredients see Stocking Your Home Bar.
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