Ol Fashionista

Elevate your cocktail game with the "Ol Fashionista," a luxurious take on the timeless Old Fashioned. Crafted with smooth bourbon or rye whiskey, a rich brown sugar cube, and a perfect harmony of Angostura and orange bitters, this drink boasts a deep, layered flavor profile with subtle hints of citrus and spice. A quick muddle of the sugar and bitters creates a fragrant foundation, while a splash of club soda offers optional effervescence for a modern twist. Garnished with the elegant duo of a twisted orange peel and a luxardo cherry, this classic-meets-contemporary cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just five minutes, the Ol Fashionista is ideal for a sophisticated nightcap, an impressive party centerpiece, or simply celebrating the art of mixology at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
• 1 brown sugar cube
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 strip orange peel
• 1 luxardo cherry
• 0.25 oz club soda (optional)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Place the brown sugar cube in a short tumbler or Old Fashioned glass.

Step 2

Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 dashes of orange bitters to the glass, directly over the sugar cube.

Step 3

Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush and dissolve the sugar cube into the bitters, creating a thick paste.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the glass, filling it about halfway.

Step 5

Pour in 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey over the ice.

Step 6

Gently stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds to chill and integrate the flavors.

Step 7

If desired, add a tiny splash (0.25 oz) of club soda for a touch of fizz, but this step is optional.

Step 8

Express the oils from the orange peel by holding it over the glass and giving it a firm twist, then drop the peel into the drink as a garnish.

Step 9

Top the drink with a luxardo cherry for a finishing touch.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Ol Fashionista!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	322.9 grams (322.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	163

Total Fat 0.00g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.50g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 6.40g
Protein 0.00g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%