So Many People Make One Mistake When Crafting An
Old Fashioned
NEWS
By GINNY JOHNSON
While it's easy to make an Old Fashioned, RoadHaus Mobile Cocktails owner Justin Lavenue suggests avoiding a few common potholes and pitfalls that can hold home bartenders back.
The first mistake is overcomplicating the drink by adding a lot of ingredients, mixing too many types
of bitters, or adding too much sugar, which changes the profile of the drink.
Home bartenders should also ensure that the whiskey or bourbon is the star of the drink. Anything else you add should be there to bring out the liquor's flavor, not overpower it.
Ignoring the drink's dilution is another mistake. Your ice should properly chill and dilute the drink so that you don't end up with a cocktail that's too harsh or too warm.
If you serve the drink over the nugget ice from your freezer, it may dilute the drink too quickly. "A large, single ice cube or sphere is best
for slow dilution," Lavenue said.
