The Ultimate Guide to the Old Fashioned Cocktail
If you know any whiskey cocktail, it should be the Old Fashioned. Made well, the simple marriage of whiskey, sugar, and bitters yields one of the most delightful cocktails you will ever enjoy. Made poorly, it will undoubtedly sour you on the drink, and…
If you know any whiskey cocktail, it should be the Old Fashioned. Made well, the simple marriage of whiskey, sugar, and bitters yields one of the most delightful cocktails you will ever enjoy. Made poorly, it will undoubtedly sour you on the drink, and for some, whiskey cocktails in general. The story of the Old Fashioned is the story of cocktail culture in America. Every whiskey lover should have a good understanding of its history and an excellent recipe in their back pocket. So join me as we dive into the history, basics, variations, and more and become an expert on what I consider the most incredible whiskey drink of all time: the Old Fashioned.