Ordinary Drink

Classic Old-Fashioned 🍹

Name: Classic Old-Fashioned
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 3 dashes Bitters; 0.17 oz Water; 1 Sugar; 3 oz Bourbon; 1 Orange; 1 Maraschino cherry

Learn how to make a Classic Old-Fashioned: a alcoholic ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. Full ingredient list with standard measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Alcoholic Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

Bitters3 dashes
Water0.17 oz
Sugar1
Bourbon3 oz
Orange1
Maraschino cherry1

How to Make It

In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the bitters and water into the sugar cube, using the back of a teaspoon.
Almost fill the glass with ice cubes and add the bourbon.
Garnish with the orange slice and the cherry.
Serve with a swizzle stick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass is a Classic Old-Fashioned served in?

A Classic Old-Fashioned is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

Is a Classic Old-Fashioned alcoholic?

Yes — a Classic Old-Fashioned is classified as alcoholic.

How many ingredients are in a Classic Old-Fashioned?

A Classic Old-Fashioned uses 6 ingredients, listed above with standard measurements.

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