- 1
Place a sugar cube in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass and saturate it with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and a small splash of water (approximately 5ml).
- 2
Using a muddler or the back of a bar spoon, muddle the sugar cube until fully dissolved into a paste.
- 3
Add 60ml of bourbon and stir briefly to combine.
- 4
Fill the glass with large ice cubes and stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- 5
Express an orange peel over the glass to release its oils, rub it around the rim, then drop it in or drape it on the edge.
- 6
Garnish with a cocktail cherry and serve.
The Old-Fashioned is widely considered the original cocktail, with roots tracing back to the early 19th century - the word 'cocktail' was once defined as exactly this: spirit, sugar, bitters, and water. Using a large single ice cube minimizes dilution and keeps the drink cold without watering it down.
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