Amber Vintage
Bourbon Whiskey with Bitters: A Modern Take on a Classic Recipe
Behind the Scenes
One of the oldest cocktail recipes, made with just whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water. Simple in appearance but demanding high-quality base spirits and expert technique. Each sip reveals bourbon's caramel vanilla notes and the complex herbal depth of bitters.
💡 Inspiration
Return to the roots of cocktails and experience pure mixology. The Old Fashioned is like a timeless classic, shining through the ages.
Detailed Recipe
Base spirit
Bourbon Whiskey 60ml
Ingredients
- Cube Sugar1 blocks
- Angostura Bitters3 drops
- Purified Water5 ml
- Large Ice Cube1 blocks
- Orange peel1 blockbuster
Preparation Steps
- 1Add sugar cubes to a rocks glass, then add bitters and a splash of water.
- 2Gently crush and stir the sugar cube with the back of a spoon until dissolved.
- 3Add large clear ice cubes to fill the glass.
- 4Slowly pour in the bourbon whiskey
- 5Gently stir 5-6 times with a spatula to mix.
- 6Peel an orange, squeeze the zest over the rim to release the essential oils, then drop it into the glass.
💡 Bartending Tips
Use large clear ice cubes for slower melting and to avoid over-diluting the drink. Peel orange zest thickly to extract enough essential oils.
Product Information
Ingredients
Water, bourbon whiskey, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, orange peel
Friendly Reminder
Drink responsibly. Alcohol consumption is prohibited for minors.
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