A historic cocktail with a very colourful history. This mix of spirit, sugar, water and bitters has truly stood the test of time.

How you make an Old Fashioned can vary, but the fundamentals of this drink have remained fairly consistent for over 200 years. 

Each element of the Old Fashioned can be substituted to give us new and interesting experiences. Swapping honey for sugar, or snapping the zest of an orange and lemon across the top of the drink.

To celebrate this week, we have a few alternatives for you to try and experiment with at home.  

A stunning blend that brings a warm and smoky dimension to your Old Fashioned.

50mls Black Bottle experiment #2 Blended Scotch Whisky

10mls Sugar syrup

Dash Angostura orange bitters

Method: Pour ingredients and stir. Top with ice and stir for 30 seconds

Garnish: Cinnamon stick

A sensational 7yo rum from Panama with a fruity and rounded house-style. A slightly richer & sweeter option for an Old Fashioned.

50mls Ron Abuelo 7YO

10mls Honey

Dash Angostura Chocolate bitters

Method: Pour ingredients and stir. Top with ice and stir for 30 seconds

Garnish: Orange twist

American Single malt from Seattle is a great base for drier, maltier Old Fashioned

50mls Westland American Single Malt Whiskey

10mls Maple syrup

Dash Angostura bitters

Method: Pour ingredients and stir. Top with ice and stir for 30 seconds

Garnish: Orange twist