Old Fashioned Cocktail

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This old fashioned cocktail recipe has a history. The earliest version of it was simply water, sugar, bitters, and booze. Over time, the water became ice, the booze became whiskey, and the drink became an old fashioned.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 1 dash bitters

  • 2 fluid ounces whiskey (rye or bourbon)

  • 1 lemon twist

  • ½ cup ice cubes, or as needed

  • 1 orange slice, for garnish

  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions

  1. Muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters in an old fashioned glass for 1 minute. Pour in whiskey; stir for 1 minute.

  2. Squeeze lemon twist over the glass and drop it in. Add ice cubes. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry; serve with a swizzle stick.

    close up on a glass of old fashioned cocktail garnished with maraschino cherries
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
7g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4g
Calcium 8mg 1%
Potassium 12mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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