Old Fashioned

Stirred, never shaken. That’s our mantra when it comes to an Old Fashioned. This recipe uses Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel for added layers of balanced flavour. But Ballantine’s Finest works just as well in this cocktail. Once you try it, it might just become your new usual.

Ingredients

Serve:

Unit

50ml Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel

1 Brown cane sugar cube

4 Dashes Angostura bitters

Orange peel, to garnish

Equipment

Ice cubes

Short Glass

Spoon or muddler

Method

Add the sugar cube to a short glass and soak with the bitters

Use your spoon or muddler to smash it into a paste

Add Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel and stir well to dissolve the sugar

Continue to gently stir and add the ice

Garnish with orange peel

What does an Old Fashioned taste like?

A classic Old Fashioned is a short cocktail that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and smooth. The blend of bitters and Scotch creates a rich, intense serve, sweetened by the addition of a muddled sugar cube and Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel for a honeyed, smooth finish. But if you like your drinks super sugared, there are a few fun ways to make an Old Fashioned even sweeter.

Try yours with a dash of honey or maple syrup, a popular Canadian twist. Or get fruity with extra orange, a smash of blueberry or turn heads with our Sweetcorn Old Fashioned.