Ashley's Old Fashioned Cocktail
- Jun 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 29
Ashley’s Old Fashioned has become one of her dad’s all-time favorites. A perfect balance of smooth whiskey, subtle sweetness, and just the right touch of bitters—whether it’s a quiet evening or a celebratory toast, this is a recipe that’s here to stay.
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The Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
2 oz whiskey of your choice
1 oz sugar syrup
4 drops of orange bitters
1 tbsp of syrup from jar of cherries
Method
Pour ingredients into shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain over ice in a lowball glass. Garnish with an orange slice or curled orange peel with a cherry.
For those who loves an Old Fashioned as much as we do, we recommend the Woodford Reserve Old-Fashioned kit. Click here to take you to the link.
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How We Feel About the Cocktail
🥃 How We Enjoyed Ashley’s Old Fashioned
There’s something instantly comforting about Ashley’s Old Fashioned—a cocktail that feels both familiar and freshly personal. From the moment it hit the glass, it invited us in with a quiet confidence, the kind of pour that settles you into your seat before you even take the first sip.
👃 On the Nose
The aroma rises gently, led by soft whiskey warmth wrapped in bright orange oils from the bitters. There’s a subtle cherry sweetness underneath—thanks to that spoonful of cherry syrup—that adds a nostalgic, confectionary note without ever becoming sticky. Together, the citrus and stone-fruit sweetness create a nose that feels like the opening chapter of a classic Old Fashioned, but with a little extra charm.
👅 On the Palate
The first sip lands with a smooth, rounded sweetness from the sugar syrup, quickly balanced by the whiskey’s natural spice. The orange bitters bring a lively lift, keeping the cocktail from leaning too sweet, while the cherry syrup adds a silky, almost dessert-like layer that softens the edges. It’s a sip that feels intentionally crafted—classic structure, modern softness—and it’s easy to see why it’s become a family favorite.
🔚 On the Finish
The finish lingers longer than expected, carrying warm whiskey spice, a touch of citrus brightness, and a faint echo of candied cherry. It’s clean, comforting, and just sweet enough to make you want another sip. The kind of finish that makes you pause, smile, and appreciate the simplicity of a well-made Old Fashioned.
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