Old Fashioned Cocktail

Name: Old Fashioned Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 sugar cube; 1 teaspoon water; 1 dash bitters; 2 fluid ounces whiskey (rye or bourbon); 1 lemon twist; 0.5 cup ice cubes, or as needed; 1 orange slice, for garnish; 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

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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.

Recipe by Allrecipes

Updated on February 20, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

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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

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

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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.