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Five Twists On An Old Fashioned

  • February 20, 2020
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  • Jos. A. Magnus & Co.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We agree, but the 140-year-old Old Fashioned is overdue for a freshening up. This well-loved whiskey cocktail had been in vogue for a number of years and was officially dubbed the Old-Fashioned by the Chicago Tribune in 1881. Considering the Old Fashioned has been old-fashioned for more than a hundred years, we’re giving it a little makeover.

Rediscover a truly classic cocktail with these five twists on the Old-Fashioned, curated by our team from various bloggers and bourbon enthusiasts and using our Joseph Magnus Bourbon: 

Warm Old-Fashioned
Enjoy the Old Fashioned year-round.

  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon 
  • 1 sugar cube 
  • 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
  • 1 orange slice
  • 1 maraschino Cherry
  • Splash of club soda 
  • 2 oz hot water

Full recipe here.

New Old-Fashioned
You say oxymoron, we say delicious. 

  • 2.5 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 5 dashes of bitters
  • 2 peach slices
  • 2 blackberries
  • Splash of sparkling water

Full recipe here.

Smoked Old-Fashioned
Fruity, smokey… delicious. 

  • .5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
  • 2 dashes orange bitters 
  • Orange peel
  • Ice 

Full recipe here. 

Vanilla Old-Fashioned Cocktail
It’s vanilla, but there’s nothing ordinary about this cocktail. 

  • Orange peel
  • Vanilla bean split in half
  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon 
  • .5-1 tbsp vanilla syrup 
  • 2 drops orange water enhancer 
  • Club Soda 

Full recipe here.

Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Spice up your life. 

Cinnamon Syrup 

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ cup water 
  • 1 cup sugar

Cinnamon Old Fashioned 

  • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • .5 oz cinnamon syrup 
  • Orange twist
  • Cinnamon stick, for garnish 

Full recipe here. 

What is your favorite twist on an Old Fashioned? Or do you prefer a more traditional approach? Whichever route you choose, make sure it includes Joseph Magnus Bourbon. Available for purchase here or find a store near you. Make sure you visit the blogs linked above for more content and recipes. 

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