“We get a lot more women ordering traditional Old Fashioneds, and so I definitely see a lot more diversity,” says Annie Beebe-Tron, bar manager at the Ladies’ Room in Chicago. But seeing the Old Fashioned as just a traditionally men's drink is a stiff way to look at it. He made his Old Fashioned the traditional way, at his home bar late at night, then did the Dirty Dancing lift with a love interest-a devastating combo.Īnd perhaps that’s why men, especially younger men, have always flocked to the cocktail: It’s alcoholic comfort food that never lost its cool. Ryan Gosling’s character in Crazy, Stupid, Love fit that bill, too, with a 21st-Century twist. He embodied the classic aura of Old Fashioned drinkers: stylish, successful, male. Don Draper, ‘60s era marketing bad guy with killer style and ruthless charm, sipped Old Fashioneds made with rye, club soda, and cherry (we’ll allow it). There are two cultural touchpoints that show where we stand with Old Fashioneds these days. Fortunately, with few ingredients, it's also an easy cocktail to master. The sweetness makes it smoother than a lot of other whiskey-based drinks, though it remains a strong-jawed, spirit-forward option. Our guess is human beings will be drinking Old Fashioneds until end times, because the damned drink will never not be cool.Īll of which is to say, the Old Fashioned is a cocktail that's been around for a while, and for good reason. Since those sepia-toned days, the Old Fashioned has enjoyed illustrious comebacks as new generations of boozers have fallen for its simple charm. Yes, even the old-timers of the 1880s considered it to be an old-school drink. And 80 years later, the name “Old Fashioned” started getting tossed around in bars to describe said cocktail recipe. It was that particular (and rather unremarkable) recipe that appeared alongside the first-ever printed use of the word “cocktail” way back in 1806. This humble concoction of four ingredients-whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water-is quite literally the cocktail that started it all. Strain spices out, pour into glass container, and store in fridge.You cannot get more classic than a classic Old Fashioned. Garnish with orange peel and maraschino cherry. Let simmer for 5 minutes and steep for 15. In a rocks glass, muddle demerara sugar, water, and bitters until sugar is dissolved.
*If you cannot locate Liquid Gold Bitters, you can substitute with one of these: Garnish with orange peel or cinnamon stick. Strain into rocks or Old Fashioned glass. And by the way, the syrup also makes a beautiful Hot Toddy for those real cold nights! HOLIDAY SPICE OLD FASHIONED INGREDIENTSġ/4 oz holiday spice syrup (recipe below)Ĭombine ingredients in mixing glass. So infuse your syrup and pull your bitters close, and get ready to cozy up with a wonderful Old Fashioned to keep you warm throughout the holiday season. In fact, at a class I recently taught at the Columbia Room in DC, one guest called it the best Old Fashioned they've had to date. I've been enjoying a few of these over the past few weeks, and I've heard nothing but rave reviews from those who've tried it. The drink is heightened by Liquid Gold Bitters that add depth and richness to the drink with the luxe flavors of turmeric, saffron, holy basil, Malabar peppercorn, and Himalayan sea salt. This Holiday Old Fashioned is super easy to make, and the syrup - a combination of whole Cardamom, Clove, and Cinnamon - really makes it sing. I certainly do lean on some of those options for some drinks, but my favorite way to imbue a drink with holiday cheer is by adding cozy, warming spices. You can add holiday flair to cocktails in a number of ways, from adding Champagne, making a drink red, garnishing with a sprig of rosemary, or even adding a little cocktail glitter. Though I have dozens of ideas, I love to come back to a simple twist on my all time favorite cocktail, the Old Fashioned.
This time of year, I am frequently asked for holiday cocktail recipes. 2 ounces whiskey to ounce simple syrup (depending on preference) 3 dashes aromatic bitters 2 dashes orange bitters Garnish: orange or lemon peel, orange.
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