Best Old Fashioned Cocktail

Main Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon demerara or granulated sugar
• 3 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 Ice (large cube preferred)
• 2 ounces 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 1 wide strip orange peel
• 1 1 to 2 Luxardo cherries, for garnish (optional)
• 1 When I make the best Old Fashioned cocktail, having the right tools makes all the difference. You don’t need anything fancy, but these essentials help create a perfectly balanced drink.
• 1 Old Fashioned Glass (Rocks Glass): This short, sturdy glass is ideal for serving the cocktail over ice.
• 1 Bar Spoon: Perfect for gently stirring the drink without over-diluting it.
• 1 Jigger: Ensures precise measurement of whiskey and water.
• 1 Vegetable Peeler or Paring Knife: Helps me cut a wide strip of fresh orange peel.
• 1 Large Ice Cube Mold (Optional but Recommended): A large cube melts slower and keeps the drink strong and smooth.
• 1 Having these tools ready makes the cocktail-making process effortless and enjoyable.
• 1 Making a classic Old Fashioned cocktail is simple, but technique matters. Here’s exactly how I do it.