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.
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.
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
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 200kcal