Comments on: Old Fashioned Cocktail

By: Jayne

Jayne — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:40:45 +0000

Maple syrup is so much better than simple syrup, I don’t make an Old Fashioned any other way now! My friends agree it is the best. Your recipes never fail!

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:20:54 +0000

In reply to Kate. Yes, maple syrup makes great as an an alternative to simple syrup in many cocktails. I found your choice of Bourbon odd considering your comment on preferring Bourbon over rye, seeing that is a very rye forward Bourbon.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:24:41 +0000

In reply to Monica Lennon. You can always search cocktails by drinks. 18 Festive Holiday Cocktails is also great resource this time of year!

By: Monica Lennon

Monica Lennon — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:54:42 +0000

This recipe is my new favorite! PS – can you share the link for your cocktail picks please??

By: kelli stone

kelli stone — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:44:31 +0000

My go to whiskey, for an Old Fashion, is Bulleit. I love the flavor, It’s not a wimpy whiskey and the flavors blend beautify with the things added to an Old Fashion.
I start off with an orange peel, (use the inside/white part) to wipe all over the inside of the final glass.(I then invert it over a smoking hickory or mesquite wood chip, Lite the wood chip until it’s burning well and blow it out. It will produce a fair amount of smoke for flavor)
While the flavor of the wood smoke permeates the orange, in a separate glass, mix together 2 shots of Bulleit whiskey (orange label) 8 drops of bitters, 1 tsp. simple syrup, and a maraschino cherry. A few drops of the cherry juice is good as well. Pour over the smoked glass and add an ice cube. WONDERFUL!!!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 20:18:59 +0000

In reply to Jame Solner. Thank you for your review, Jame!

By: Jame Solner

Jame Solner — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:26:23 +0000

Hi Kate!
Always enjoy your posts! Here’s a kicker for you!
First my favorite bourbon by far is Makers Mark! very smooth!
I use this in my Manhattan’s as well as old fashions!
for the latter, I use equal parts makers and Grand Mariner! stirred with large cube, luxardo cherry, and a lemon twist.
note; when you “twist” your twist over the glass, be sure to run it around the rim of the glass, so the lemon oil can be smelled and tasted with every sip!

By: Karyn

Karyn — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 22:35:34 +0000

Yes I did make the drink, and the maple syrup is a definite must. Thanks, it is Canadian Thanksgiving and this is perfect. Cheers!
Karyn

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:43:40 +0000

I get a ‘smoked’ old fashioned at a restaurant near us. They infuse the bourbon with smoked wood and then pour it at your table. All for effect of course, but fun

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:53:37 +0000

In reply to Bob Byrd. I'm happy you enjoyed it, Bob! I appreciate your review.