Original Old Fashioned
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Drink Recipe

Original Old Fashioned

A timeless, spirit-forward cocktail showcasing bourbon's caramel and vanilla notes balanced by a touch of sugar and aromatic bitters. It appears warm amber over crushed ice with a bright lemon twist that adds aromatic lift. Worth trying for its simple preparation and nuanced balance, classic, approachable, and deeply satisfying for bourbon lovers.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 dash Aromatic Bitters
  • 1 tsp Sparkling Water
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, bitters, and mineral water in a mixing glass half-filled with cracked ice.
  2. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Strain the mixture over cracked ice in an old-fashioned glass.
  4. Add bourbon whiskey to the glass.
  5. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
  6. Garnish with a twist of lemon and serve.
Glass Old-Fashioned Glass
Prep time 5 min
Difficulty easy
Garnish Twist of lemon
Why Soda Vault
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