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Despite the name, this cocktail is timeless.
A spirit-forward cocktail, it relies upon the strength of the main ingredient, most often bourbon. The addition of bitters enhances and deepens the flavor, and just a touch of simple syrup balances this extraordinarily simple cocktail.
Unfortunately Old Fashioneds tend to conjure an image of Mad-Men style swankiness; Expensive suits, high-end business deals, and an alarming lack of ethics. While it’s true that insecure men have latched on to something dark and strong in order to prove their own toughness, the second golden age of cocktails has shattered the oft abused notion of gendered drinks.
The true appeal of this libation is the celebration of the spirit itself. With so little adjunct flavors the main spirit accounts for almost all the flavor. That being said, it is amazing what a big difference a couple of dashes of bitters and a tablespoon of sugar can make!
3 dashes
3 dashes
1 barspoon – 1/4 oz
2 oz
Angostura Bitters
Orange Bitters
Demerara Syrup
Bourbon
