Stirred Classic Whiskey Old Fashioned
A timeless whiskey cocktail stirred to perfection, highlighting the warmth of bourbon softened by a hint of sweetness and bitters. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water), and 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 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 bourbon whiskey
- 1/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes and pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the glass by holding it skin side down and twisting it tightly.
- Step 5: Rub the peel around the rim and rest it inside the glass as garnish.
