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Old Fashioned

Name: Old Fashioned
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml Jameson Black Barrel; 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters; 2 Dashes Orange Bitters; 30 ml Simple Syrup; 1 Orange Twist

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As you can guess by its name, the old fashioned was one of the first whiskey cocktails. Invented in the 1800s, the old fashioned is still one of the most popular cocktails today. It’s a perfect way to savor your Jameson Black Barrel, with its notes of butterscotch, fudge, and creamy toffee.

What do you need

Ingredients

60 ml Jameson Black Barrel
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
30 ml Simple Syrup
1 Orange Twist

2 Parts Jameson Black Barrel
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Part Simple Syrup
1 Orange Twist

10 minutes

1 serving

200 cals

Step-by-step

How to make

Fill a glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Jameson Black Barrel, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, and simple syrup.
Stir until ice cold and strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
Twist an orange peel over the glass to express some of the oil, then drop it into the glass.

Making a Great Old Fashioned

This old fashioned never goes out of style. What’s the key? Whiskey is the star of this cocktail, and smooth Jameson Black Barrel is a favorite among bartenders. Bottled at a higher strength than our other whiskeys, Black Barrel emphasizes Jameson’s classic taste and finish. Simple syrup adds a little bit of sweetness and the bitters create depth. We recommend stirring your old fashioned with ice rather than shaking it – shaking adds air and water that can dilute the cocktail’s flavor.

Pour your cocktail into a rocks glass. Use your whiskey stones or drop in a large ice cube to keep it cool as you sip and savor. The orange garnish enhances the flavor and aroma, and gives the old fashioned its signature look – twist it over the top of the drink to infuse some of the oils, then drop it right in the glass.

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Old Fashioned FAQs

WHAT’S THE BEST WHISKEY FOR AN OLD FASHIONED?

A smooth Irish whiskey like Jameson Black Barrel is the perfect base for an Irish old fashioned. It goes perfectly with a little bit of citrus and bitters.

WHY IS THIS COCKTAIL CALLED AN OLD FASHIONED?

“Old fashioned” is short for “old fashioned style whiskey cocktail.” In the 1800s, this meant any mix of whiskey, sweeteners, and bitters.

WHAT ARE THE BEST BITTERS FOR AN OLD FASHIONED?

A few dashes of Angostura bitters and orange bitters are the best choice for an old fashioned.

WHAT DOES THE ORANGE PEEL ADD TO AN OLD FASHIONED?

Garnishing an old fashioned with an orange peel or twist allows the oils from the peel to release into the drink and elevate the cocktail’s flavors.

DO YOU SHAKE OR STIR AN OLD FASHIONED?

We recommend stirring an old fashioned in a glass or pitcher of ice. Shaking an old fashioned with ice cubes will mix in air and water and can dilute the cocktail too quickly.

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If you love this cocktail, we recommend sampling some of our variations on the old fashioned. The chocolate old fashioned and Jameson cold fashioned use the deep flavors of coffee and chocolate for a new take on this classic whiskey drink, and the pumpkin old fashioned is a seasonal twist on this favorite. If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy your Jameson Black Barrel, we recommend the classic whiskey sour and the whiskey buck.