Cocktail Session: A Classic Old Fashioned

While originating in the 19th Century, the Old Fashioned likely hit peak popularity in the 1960s, and enjoyed a renaissance in the late 2000s when many of us were watching Mad Men and tiring of clear spirits. While every bartender seems to make an Old Fashioned a little differently, Lauren Cain ‘01 will walk everyone through the recipe the way her grandfather taught her and share a few of the twists she’s added over the years. They’re sweet and strong (much like Lauren, according to Joe Wang!) and festively colored.

Ingredients & Supplies You Need:

• Whiskey (Bourbon or Rye)
• Angostura bitters 
• Sugar cubes (demerara recommended) or simple syrup (alternative methods of sweetening will be discussed)
• Club soda
• Orange slice
• Maraschino cherries (Luxardo recommended)
• Old-fashioned glass
• Muddler
• Cocktail pick (optional)