The Old Fashioned seems to be the precursor of all the whisky cocktails however the ingredients have changed over time like with many other classics.

The term ‘made the old fashioned way’ refers, according to the story, to the use of spiced bitters as an ingredient. Check out this recipe from Mozart Chocolate Liqueur for a ‘Chocolate Fashioned’

Ingredients

30ml Bourbon Whisky
15ml Mozart Dark Chocolate
1 piece of cube sugar
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 splash of soda or water
Ice Cubes
½ slice orange
½ slice lemon
1 cocktail cherry

Method

Place the cube of sugar into Old Fashioned Tumbler glass and soak with Angostura Bitters
Add the soda or regular water and stir until the sugar is dissolved
Add the remaining ingredients and your desired amount of ice cubes before placing the garnishes on top.

 

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