Easy-Breezy Old-Fashioned

This simple old-fashioned cocktail recipe requires minimal effort, yet yields a timeless and satisfying drink. With a base of whiskey and a hint of sweetness from sugar and bitters, it's a classic choice for any occasion. No frills, no fuss, just pure enjoyment.

Easy-Breezy Old-Fashioned

A no-fuss old-fashioned cocktail with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice.

4.70 from 75 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • A few dashes of Angostura or orange bitters
  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey

Instructions

  1. Place the brown sugar at the bottom of an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add a few dashes of bitters over the sugar.
  3. Drop in some ice.
  4. Pour in the whiskey.