Few dashes of bitters, a little sugar and a twist of orange is a perfect way to smooth whiskey and turn it into a nice cocktail – Old Fashioned. Served with lots of ice, Old Fashioned Cocktail is a perfect blend for a weekend or a quiet evening – a time all for yourself. Whiskey rules this drink and for those who would like it a but strong can adjust Whiskey and Sugar to their taste.
Take Caster Sugar in an Old Fashioned glass and add few dashes of Angostura Bitter and a splash of water to it. Stir the mix until the Sugar is dissolved.
1 tsp Caster Sugar, Few Dashes Angostura Bitter
Add half of whiskey and 4 - 5 ice cubes to the glass and stir it for 30 - 45 secs. Add remaining whiskey and some more ice cubes and stir for a little.
60 ml Whiskey, Cubed Ice
Now take a peel of fresh Orange and twist it on top of the drink before dropping it into the cocktail.
Orange Zest or Peel
You are now ready to enjoy Old Fashioned cocktail and have some good time.
Notes
Few considerations while preparing and serving the cocktail -
To give extra orange aroma, you can even rub the orange peel a little on the glass rim before serving.