What's the difference between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan?

While both are made with whisky, an Old Fashioned is served in a rocks glass over an ice cube, while a Manhattan includes sweet vermouth, and is served chilled, neat, in a coupe glass. The Old Fashioned is garnished with an orange peel, and the Manhattan with a brandied cherry.

Is an Old Fashioned a strong drink?

Yes. As far as cocktails go, an old fashioned is primary made of whisky with no mixers, so by volume, it is considered a strong drink.

Is an Old Fashioned whiskey or bourbon?

A classic Old Fashioned cocktail is made with bourbon whiskey . However, rye whiskey is also a popular option, which is less sweet, and slightly spicy.

What is the secret to a good Old Fashioned?

The taste and quality of the bourbon is the secret to creating the best Old Fashioned cocktail.

Best Recipe for Old Fashioned- Feasting at Home

Name: Old Fashioned Drink Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon (or rye) whiskey; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon honey simple syrup; 1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon hot water

Description

Here’s how to make an Old Fashioned Cocktail- a simple American classic. This version substitutes orange zest for the traditional orange peel garnish and incorporates honey simple syrup, elevating it to its fullest potential!

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 ounces bourbon (or rye) whiskey
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon honey simple syrup
1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Honey Simple Syrup

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot water

Instructions

Make the honey simple syrup. Whisk together honey and hot water in a heat-resistant mixing glass. Allow to cool.
Combine: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, stir until well-combined, then strain over a large chunk of ice placed into an 8-10 ounce “rocks” or “old fashioned” glass.
Enjoy.

Notes

The honey simple syrup makes enough for 6 drinks.

How to make this Old Fashioned Drink Recipe for a Crowd (8 servings)

In a quart mason jar- mix 3 ¼ cups of whiskey (750ml bottle), 3 tablespoons honey syrup, 1 tablespooon of bitters and 3 tablespoons of orange zest.

Taste test a sip over ice, and adjust sweetness and bitters to your liking.

Store covered, in a bottle or jar in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Have big ice cubes and rocks glasses at the ready, and pour over the ice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 203
Sugar: 7.6 g
Sodium: 2.6 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 18.8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg