Effortless Old-Fashioned

This old-fashioned cocktail requires minimal effort and no garnishing. The classic combination of whiskey, bitters, and sugar is effortlessly mixed with ice, resulting in a timeless drink.

Effortless Old-Fashioned

An easy-to-make old-fashioned cocktail featuring whiskey, bitters, and sugar, served over ice.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Start by placing the sugar at the bottom of an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add a few dashes of bitters over the sugar.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Pour in 2 ounces of whiskey.