Ervin's Old Fashioned Cocktail
The old fashioned cocktail is widely regarded as one of the earliest known cocktail recipes, often traced back to the early 19th century. In lieu of this, the Ervin’s old fashioned retains the structure of the original drink but introduces a few precise elements that differentiate it. What began as a simple combination later came to define the very definition of a cocktail by the mid-1800s. Being served under the name ‘old fashioned’ to distinguish it from newer, more complex creations, the core technique remains stirring in this version which places emphasis on balanced dilution.
Ingredients
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- 30mL Johnnie Walker Double Black whisky (or any other whisky of choice)
- 1cube brown sugar
- 2mL aromatic bitters
- for garnish Orange peel
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Place the brown sugar cube in a stirring glass and add the aromatic bitters.
- Step 2
Gently muddle the cube until it dissolves significantly.
- Step 3
Add the whisky and fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Step 4
Stir slowly to chill and dilute the drink.
- Step 5
Strain into a short tumbler over a large ice cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Pre-dissolve the sugar with water before adding ice to evenly distribute flavour.
Serving Tip 1
Do not stir again after serving since it can disturb the balance in taste and cause unnecessary dilution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a substitute for aromatic bitters to make the cocktail?
What to do when an ice and whisky cocktail gets watery?
Can white sugar be used instead of brown sugar when making an old fashioned cocktail?
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