Old fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that has been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for an Old Fashioned was published in the 1806 book, The Kentucky Housewife. This recipe called for bourbon, sugar, bitters, and water.
Over the years, the Old Fashioned has undergone many variations. The most common variation is the addition of fruit, typically an orange slice or cherry. Other variations include using different types of alcohol, such as rye or scotch, and different types of bitters.
Despite its many variations, the Old Fashioned remains a timeless classic cocktail that is enjoyed by many.
Advice
Making old fashioned cocktails is a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of the past. To make an old fashioned, start with the basics: a quality whiskey and simple syrup. Add a few dashes of bitters, a bit of citrus, and a cherry for garnish. Be sure to use high quality ingredients and measure accurately, as the balance of flavors is key to making a great old fashioned. For a unique twist, consider muddling a few herbs in the glass, such as sage or thyme, before adding the other ingredients. Finally, don’t be afraid to play around with the recipe and make it your own!
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Recipes
Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned
- sugar
- water
- orange zest
- ice
- spiced cranberry syrup
- nutmeg
- ginger
- cranberry
- bourbon
- cinnamon
- orange bitter
- candied rosemary
- orange twist
- clove
- sugared cranberry
Apple Cider Old Fashioned
- dark brown sugar
- water bar spoonful
- orange peel
- bourbon
- spiced apple cider
- orange bitter
- ice
Peanut Butter Old Fashioned
- peanut butter whiskey
- angostura bitter
- cocktail cherry
- orange twist
Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned
- lemon juice
- vanilla extract
- orange bitter
- chai tea syrup
- maple syrup
- bourbon
- chai tea
- star anise
- sparkling water
Chai Old Fashioned
- dark brown sugar
- water
- brown sugar chai syrup
- chai tea
- ice
- bourbon
- orange bitter
- cinnamon
- luxardo cherry
- orange peel
Apple Butter Old Fashioned
- apple butter
- apple cider
- bourbon
- sugar
- orange bitter
- ginger beer
- lemon juice
- apple
Gingerbread Old Fashioned
- ginger
- water
- orange zest
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- ice
- unsulphured molasses
- gingerbread syrup
- allspice
- clove
- bourbon
- orange bitter
- dark brown sugar
- cinnamon
- orange twist
Burnt Sugar Old Fashioned
- fee brothers fashion aromatic bitter
- sugar
- orange coin
- kentucky bourbon
Sour-Cherry Old-Fashioned
- orange peel
- sugar
- rye
- sour cherry
- bitter
Brandy Old-Fashioned
- lemon lime soda
- sugar
- brandy
- orange
- maraschino cherry
- aromatic bitter
Espresso Old Fashioned
- peychaud bitter
- rye whiskey
- lemon peel
- double shot espresso
- maple syrup
Bourbon Cherry Old Fashioned
- honey
- bourbon
- cherry
- orange bitter
- cherry
- lime juice
Spiced Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned
- lemon juice
- cinnamon
- orange bitter
- clementine juice
- persimmon puree
- maple syrup
- bourbon
- fuyu persimmon
- sparkling water
- star anise
Brewburger's - Old Fashioned (Montreal Smoked Meat)
- mustard
- rye bread
- water
- powdered dextrose
- prague powder
- pickling spice
- brisket
- salt
Cocoa Old-Fashioned
- orange
- demerara syrup
- cacao nib
- brandied cherry
- rye whiskey
- mole bitter
Pumpkin Old-Fashioned
- maple syrup
- bourbon whiskey
- orange liqueur
- pumpkin puree
- aromatic bitter
- orange peel
Cherry Old-Fashioned
- maraschino cherry juice
- amarena cherry
- orange
- bourbon
- angostura bitter
Warm Old-Fashioned
- maraschino cherry
- orange
- sugar
- bourbon whiskey
- water
- aromatic bitter
- cherry
- orange
- club soda
Memorial Union Old-Fashioned
- brandy
- lemon twist
- rye whiskey
- maple syrup
- grand marnier
- orange bitter
- ice
BA's Best Old-Fashioned
- maraschino cherry
- orange wedge
- sugar
- rye whiskey
- bitter
Coffee Old-Fashioned
- espresso
- bourbon whiskey
- water
- dark crème de cacao liqueur
- maple syrup
- orange bitter
- coffee bean
Cognac Old Fashioned
- Cognac Old Fashioned
- lemon
- angostura bitter
- orange bitter
- demerara syrup
- cognac
- Demerara Syrup
- demerara sugar
- water
Tequila Old Fashioned From Don Julio
- orange peel
- agave syrup
- don julio reposado tequila
- hella aromatic bitter
Salted Roasted Peanut Old Fashioned in a Bottle Recipe
- Peanut-Infused Rye
- cocktail
- peanut
- rye whiskey
- peanut infused rye
- cocktails
- peanut infused rye
- angostura bitter
- salt
- maple syrup
- water
Brandy Old-Fashioneds
- club soda
- sugar
- water
- brandy
- remaining navel oranges zest from wheels cut
- bitter truth decanter
- maraschino cherry
- ice
Jalisco's Old Fashioned
- ice
- roca patrón añejo tequila
- agave nectar
- bittermens habanero shrub bitter
- fee brothers aztec chocolate bitter
Apple Old-Fashioned
- honey syrup
- lemon peel twist
- laird' straight applejack
- angostura bitter
Butternut Old Fashioned
- bourbon whiskey
- aromatic bitter
- maple bitter
- cinnamon
- sugar
- butternut squash
- maple syrup
- butternut infused bourbon
- orange peel
Apple Pie Old Fashioned
- apple
- apple pie liqueur
- maple syrup
- brandy
- bitter
Oaxaca Old-Fashioned Recipe
- reposado tequila
- mezcal
- agave nectar
- bitter
- orange peel
Rum Old-Fashioned
- demerara syrup
- dark rum
- navy rum
- aromatic bitter
- orange bitter
- orange peel
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- bourbon
- sugar
Staple Ingredients
- orange bitter 39%
Common Ingredients
- bourbon 29%
- orange peel 26%
- sugar 26%
Usual Ingredients
- maple syrup 23%
- water 23%
Rarey Ingredients
- aromatic bitter 16%
- cinnamon 16%
- ice 16%