Boardroom Old Fashioned
A strong, balanced old fashioned cocktail that reflects the authoritative spirit of corporate governance with a smooth rye whiskey base and subtle bitters. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, demerara sugar cube, Angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 demerara sugar cube
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 tsp water
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 strip orange peel
Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 demerara sugar cube in an old fashioned glass and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters plus 1 teaspoon of water.
- Step 2: Muddle gently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz rye whiskey and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill without diluting.
- Step 4: Add one large clear ice cube to the glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the surface, twist it to release the aroma, then rim the glass and place it inside as garnish.
