Old Fashioned (Whiskey, Sugar & Bitters)

A timeless cocktail made by muddling sugar with aromatic bitters, then adding whiskey and ice. Garnished with a citrus twist (usually orange) — simple but elegant.

Ingredients

• 60 ml whiskey (bourbon or rye)
• 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp simple syrup
• 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Splash of water
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel (garnish) + optional cherry

Directions

1. Muddle sugar, bitters, and water until dissolved in a rocks glass.
2. Pour in whiskey.
3. Add ice.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with orange peel (and cherry if desired).