The Old Fashioned is a cocktail steeped in history and sophistication. Simple yet deeply satisfying, this cocktail combines the smooth caramel and fruity undertones of Gentleman Jack with sugar and bitters, often garnished with an orange twist or cherry. Its name reflects its standing as a timeless classic. The Gentleman Jack, with its exceptional smoothness due to its unique double-charcoal mellowing process, adds a level of elegance that makes this Old Fashioned a drink of refined taste and true craftsmanship.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gentleman Jack whiskey Gentleman Jack
- Sugar cube
- Angostura bitters
- Orange to garnish
How to make
- Add the sugar into a mixing glass and saturate with the bitters until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
- Extract the oil from the orange by taking a large piece of rind and twisting over the glass.
