Old Fashioned
Bourbon · sugar · bitters
Photo: Hybrid Storytellers
One of the oldest cocktails on record: bourbon, a touch of sweetness, and bitters, stirred over ice and finished with an orange peel.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 2 whole Angostura bitters
- 1 whole Orange peel
Instructions
- Add the simple syrup and bitters to a rocks glass.
- Add the bourbon and a large ice cube.
- Stir for about 20-30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
- Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in.
How much to buy for a party
One 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 | 5 × 750ml |
| Orange peel | 3 oranges≈ 11 peels | 6 oranges≈ 22 peels | 14 oranges≈ 56 peels |
| Simple syrup | 1 × 375ml | 1 × 375ml | 2 × 375ml |
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