An “old fashioned” is a classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, bitters, and an orange slice. It is a simple but flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion.
The old fashioned is said to have originated in the 19th century. Originally, “whiskey cocktail” was the blanket term for any whiskey-based cocktail. In the 1880s, the term “old fashioned” began to be used to describe the classic whiskey cocktail made with sugar, bitters, and an orange slice.