How to peel orange for your Old Fashioned

To garnish an Old Fashioned, you’ll need a small portion of orange peel. Whilst you can carefully use a knife, bartenders recommend using a Y shaped peeler. Simply shave it from the fruit, keeping the peel to a consistent width with nice straight lines. Avoid pushing to hard so as not to pull off too much pith. You can also use a maraschino cherry to garnish your Old Fashioned if you prefer a sweeter serve.

What’s the best bitters for an Old Fashioned?

Many Old Fashioned recipes call for Angostura bitters. And whilst most say it’s the best bitters for an Old Fashioned, we’ve discovered a blend that we think’s even better. This mix combines Angostura bitters with three others, elevating the sweet and spiced flavours of The Glenlivet 18 Year Old whisky. Experiment with your own version or if bitters aren’t your thing, you can make an Old Fashioned without. Try swapping for Campari, muddled fruit or extra zesty orange peel.

Can you make an Old Fashioned with scotch?

You can make an Old Fashioned with any type of whisky. The choice is up to the personal preference of the drinker. Some traditionalists prefer bourbon or rye, but like many others, we think scotch is the best spirit to use. The complex notes are wonderful to discover in a simple Old Fashioned mix, with bitters and sugar complimenting the the whisky’s sweet smokiness.