Old Fashioned Cocktail

Cocktail - Drinks

The earliest version of this cocktail was simply water, sugar, bitters, and booze. Over time, the water became ice, the booze became whiskey, and the drink became an old fashioned.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 cocktail

Old Fashioned Cocktail

Ingredients

1 sugar cube

1 teaspoon water

1 dash bitters

2 fluid ounces whiskey (rye or bourbon)

1 lemon twist

ice cubes

1 orange slice

for garnish

1 maraschino cherry

for garnish

Watermelon Vodka Slush

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Muddle sugar cube water and bitters in an old fashioned glass for 1 minute. Pour in whiskey and stir for an additional minute. Squeeze the lemon twist over the glass and drop it in. Add ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry; serve with a swizzle stick.

Nutritional Information

Old Fashioned Cocktail

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 167.5

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 6.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 4.1g

Folate: 0.1mcg

Calcium: 7.7mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.8mg 1%

Potassium: 12.3mg

Sodium: 7.3mg

Calories From Fat: 0.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.