Here's How To Make The Best Old-Fashioned
NEWS
BY HELENA NICHOLS
Bourbon & Sugar
It’s important to put thought into each component of an old-fashioned. Pick a whiskey that has a present flavor, like Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, or Maker's Mark.
Then, decide on the sugar. An Old-Fashioned is usually made with a teaspoon-sized sugar cube, but you can substitute this with cane sugar or a homemade simple syrup.
Finishing Touches
You also need a few shakes of aromatic bitters, whether it be the popular Angostura or any other kind. Garnish with an orange peel to bring out the orange flavor.
If you are going to garnish with a cherry instead, consider using cocktail cherries. Finally, use a large whiskey ice that melts slower to not dilute your drink as much.
Tools
To make an old-fashioned, you only need a whiskey tumbler and a way to measure your whiskey, such as a jigger. If you want a large whiskey ice cube, you also need a mold.
Mistakes
Common mistakes you should avoid include pouring the cherry liquid or orange juice into the drink, going crazy with the sugar, and forgetting to express the orange essence.
Add Sugar
Once you have decided what kind of sugar you are going to use, add it to the bottom of your tumbler. Remember that one teaspoon of sugar is plenty.
