“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.
