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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Classic Old Fashioned
Why mess with a classic? This timeless Old Fashioned lets 2 oz. of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon do the heavy lifting—bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with bitters and syrup. It’s the kind of cocktail that never goes out of style, perfect for first impressions, last calls, and everything in between.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Bold · Bittersweet · Orange peel
Season: Year-round
Make the Classic Old Fashioned
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch or HoneyDew Bourbon ½ ozSimple syrup 2 dashesAngostura bitters GarnishOrange peel and a Luxardo cherry
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, simple syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Garnish with an orange peel and a Luxardo cherry.
About the Classic Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is the original bourbon cocktail: spirit, sugar, bitters and a twist. Ours lets Garrison Brothers Small Batch do the heavy lifting, 94 proof of Texas Hill Country bourbon softened with a little simple syrup and Angostura. Stirred, served over one big cube, nothing to hide behind.
Questions, answered
What's the best bourbon for an Old Fashioned?
One with enough proof to stand up to sugar and dilution. Garrison Brothers Small Batch is 94 proof, so it stays bold over a big cube. HoneyDew, our bourbon infused with Texas wildflower honey, makes a softer, sweeter version.
Should an Old Fashioned be stirred or shaken?
Stirred. It's all spirit, so stirring chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink or adding air.
Can I batch Old Fashioneds for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch makes about 12 drinks. Combine the bottle with 6¼ oz simple syrup and about ¾ oz Angostura bitters. Add 6½ oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3 oz per glass over a large cube. Garnish each with an orange peel and a cherry.
