What glass is an Old Fashioned served in?

A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.

Is an Old Fashioned shaken or stirred?

Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.

How strong is an Old Fashioned?

About 28% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.6 US standard drinks (22 g of alcohol) per serve.

How many calories are in an Old Fashioned?

Roughly 180 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.

Can I make an Old Fashioned without bourbon?

Yes. Rye Whiskey is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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Old Fashioned

Whiskey, a little sugar, bitters and an orange twist. The original cocktail, and the one every bartender is judged on.

Strength: 28% ABV
Standard drinks (US): 1.6
Calories: 180 kcal
In the glass: 3½ oz
Method: Stirred

Bourbon
Demerara Syrup
Angostura Bitters
Orange Bitters

How to Make an Old Fashioned

Add the bourbon, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with an orange twist and a cocktail cherry.

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About the Old Fashioned

In 1806 a New York newspaper defined a cocktail as spirit, sugar, water and bitters. By the 1880s, drinkers tired of fancy new mixtures were asking for whiskey cocktails made the old-fashioned way, and the name stuck.

Created 1800s in United States. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Rich demerara syrup gives a rounder texture than a muddled sugar cube, and it dissolves instantly.

Taste Profile

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Strong

Fresh

Good to Know

What glass is an Old Fashioned served in?: A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.
Is an Old Fashioned shaken or stirred?: Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
How strong is an Old Fashioned?: About 28% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.6 US standard drinks (22 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in an Old Fashioned?: Roughly 180 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
Can I make an Old Fashioned without bourbon?: Yes. Rye Whiskey is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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