Light Old Fashioned
Bourbon · angostura bitters · sugar · ≈ 84 kcal per drink
Photo: Dave M
Light Old Fashioned is a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It's built on bourbon, angostura bitters and sugar. This lighter take comes in at about 84 calories, down from about 113 in the original Old Fashioned.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 3.5 cl Bourbon
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1/2 cube Sugar
- 1 dash Water
Instructions
- Put the half sugar cube in a glass, add the bitters and a dash of water, and stir until dissolved.
- Add a large ice cube and the bourbon.
- Stir for 20 seconds and finish with an orange twist.
How it's lightened
- Sugar 1 cube → ½ cube
- Bourbon 4.5 cl → 3.5 cl
How much to buy for a party
One Light Old Fashioned per guest, plus 10% extra for spills and seconds. Adjust guests, servings and spillage in the calculator.
| Ingredient | 10 guests | 20 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angostura bitters | 22 dashesone bottle covers any size party | 44 dashesone bottle covers any size party | 111 dashesone bottle covers any size party |
| Bourbon | 1 × 750ml | 2 × 750ml | 3 × 750ml |
| Simple syrup | 1 × 375ml | 1 × 375ml | 1 × 375ml |
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