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How to Make a Classic Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail on Jennifer Cooks

Bourbon Old Fashioned

Discover how to craft this rich, flavorful drink at home with easy steps, and learn the secrets behind making the best Old Fashioned cocktail, whether you're using bourbon or trying a brandy Old Fashioned. Perfect for any occasion, this classic drink is all about simplicity and balance.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing glass, combine the sugar cube and bitters.
  • Add ice and pour in the bourbon. Stir until well-chilled.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Finish by twisting an orange zest peel over the glass to release the orange oils. Garnish with the twis. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.