How to Make an Old Fashioned
Chill an old fashioned cocktail glass in the freezer., Add a pinch of sugar to the glass. , Add just enough water to dissolve the sugar., Add a dash of bitters. , Pour the whiskey into the glass. , Stir the cocktail briefly to mix the ingredients...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Chill an old fashioned cocktail glass in the freezer.
(A clear glass with straight sides and a thick base.) This step is not necessary unless you prefer to have your cocktail cold.
Don’t add any ice at all because when the ice melts, the drink will be diluted.
Pre-chilling your glass will keep your cocktail cold while you sip it. -
Step 2: Add a pinch of sugar to the glass.
, You won’t need more than a teaspoon of water.
Stir the water and sugar until all of the sugar is dissolved. ,,, Do not shake the ingredients. , Old Fashioned cocktails were considered aperitifs; drinks taken before meals to stimulate the appetite. -
Step 3: Add just enough water to dissolve the sugar.
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Step 4: Add a dash of bitters.
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Step 5: Pour the whiskey into the glass.
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Step 6: Stir the cocktail briefly to mix the ingredients.
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Step 7: Sip your old fashioned cocktail slowly.
Detailed Guide
(A clear glass with straight sides and a thick base.) This step is not necessary unless you prefer to have your cocktail cold.
Don’t add any ice at all because when the ice melts, the drink will be diluted.
Pre-chilling your glass will keep your cocktail cold while you sip it.
, You won’t need more than a teaspoon of water.
Stir the water and sugar until all of the sugar is dissolved. ,,, Do not shake the ingredients. , Old Fashioned cocktails were considered aperitifs; drinks taken before meals to stimulate the appetite.
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