The Old Fashioned is a classic whiskey-based cocktail made typically with bourbon or rye, simple syrup, a few dashes of bitters, and optional cherry or orange wheel garnishes, though the recipe varies from bar to bar. The drink is often served in a rocks glass with a large ice cube.

The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest and most iconic cocktails, known for its simple and elegant formula of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water. It is traditionally built directly in the serving glass and stirred with ice. The name originated in the 19th century as a request for a “whiskey cocktail made the old-fashioned way,” without the numerous added liqueurs that were becoming popular at the time.