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Esquire Magazine Old Fashioned

A classic cocktail that combines whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with orange peel.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz whiskey bourbon or rye recommended
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 twist of orange peel
  • Ice preferably one large cube

Equipment

  • Old fashioned glass
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Peeler or knife for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place the sugar cube in your old fashioned glass.
  2. Muddle it with a few dashes of bitters.
  3. Pour in the whiskey over the muddled sugar.
  4. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently.
  5. Add one large ice cube or a few smaller ones to the glass.
  6. Stir the drink once more to chill it down.
  7. Take a twist of orange peel and express the oils over the drink.
  8. Serve your Old Fashioned straight up.
  9. Enjoy the blend of flavors.

Notes

Use high-quality whiskey for the best flavor. Ideal for any occasion.