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Strawberry Old-Fashioned Cocktail

A fresh strawberry syrup adds sweetness to this simple bourbon cocktail. This cocktail recipe is perfect for a special drink without a lot of fuss.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: old fashioned cocktail, strawberry cocktail recipes, strawberry old-fashioned cocktail, Summer
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Old-fashioned glass (aka the rocks glass)
  • 1 Small fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 strawberries halved
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water

Garnish

  • orange peel
  • 1 strawberry sliced in half

Instructions

  • Combine. Combine 2 halved strawberries and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl. Sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes. The sugar will draw out the juices from the strawberries
  • Strain. Place a mesh strainer over a rocks glass. Press the strawberries through the strainer with the back of a spoon to strain the juice into the glass. You can throw out the leftover strawberries.
  • Assemble. Add ice, 2 ounces of bourbon, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and 1 teaspoon of water over the ice. Stir gently.
  • Garnish and Serve. Garnish with orange peel twists and a strawberry.
    orange peels and strawberry on top of cocktail in glass.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries.
  • Make sure to use a high-quality bourbon.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg