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Old Fashioned Cocktail

The Old Fashioned is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world for 2020. The Old Fashioned is timeless.

May 26, 2020

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Old Fashioned Cocktail

The Old Fashioned is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world for 2020. The Old Fashioned is timeless. This simple classic made with rye or bourbon, a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, a thick cube of ice, and an orange twist delivers every time. That’s it — the most popular cocktail in the world.

The Old Fashioned is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world for 2020. The Old Fashioned is timeless.

The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails, developed during the 19th century. Originally, an "old fashioned" cocktail was a standard cocktail created by combining spirits, bitters, water, and sugar. This recipe is simple and makes for a classic cocktail that can be enjoyed by many - don’t forget to add that garnish for a hint of citrus.
Although the Old Fashioned might be one of the oldest cocktails in existence, for millions it will always be linked to Don Draper and Mad Men.

INGREDIENTS IN THE BEST OLD FASHIONED RECIPE
2 ½ oz Bourbon (or Rye Whiskey)
1/2 oz Demerara syrup
3 dash Angostura Bitters
1 each Lemon and orange twist
OLD FASHIONED DIRECTIONS
1. Combine ingredients in a rocks glass.
2. Add ice.
3.Garnish with a lemon and orange twist and enjoy.

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