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Classic Old Fashioned
A timeless whiskey cocktail built in the glass—sugar, bitters, whiskey, and ice with a citrus twist. Ready in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 175
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour sugar and water into a rocks glass. Add bitters and stir until sugar dissolves, ~30 seconds.
Step 2
Add a large ice cube or 3–4 regular ice cubes to the glass.
Step 3
Pour whiskey over the ice and stir gently for 10 seconds to chill and combine.
Step 4
Express orange peel oils over the drink by twisting it, then drop it in as a garnish.
Step 5
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- rocks glass
- bar spoon or long spoon
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