The Old Fashioned. Some say it is the quintessential all-American cocktail. Here are 7 spots on the Shore making some of the best around.
The Ingredients In A Classic Old Fashioned
According to the website All Recipes, An old-fashioned is a classic whiskey cocktail with bitters, simple syrup, and fruit. Experts believe the drink is called the “old fashioned” because it’s one of the first widely known cocktails ever. The name comes from people ordering the drink the “old-fashioned way.
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated old-fashioned recipe:
Simple syrup: Use store-bought simple syrup or make your own at home.
Water: A teaspoon of water helps bring out the flavor of the bourbon.
Bitters: Use store-bought bitters or make your own at home
Ice: Traditional old-fashioned cocktails are served over ice.
Bourbon: Of course, you’ll need bourbon! You can use rye whiskey instead if you like. I prefer Bulleit Rye.
Garnishes: Garnish your old-fashioned with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
The Difference Between An Old Fashioned And A Manhattan
All Recipes says Manhattans and old-fashioned are popular whiskey-based cocktails. They have a lot in common, but there are a few key differences.
An old-fashioned is served in a lowball glass, but a Manhattan is served in a stemmed martini glass.
An old-fashioned is sweetened with sugar or simple syrup. Manhattan’s sweetness comes from the vermouth.
An old-fashioned is garnished with an orange peel, while a Manhattan is garnished with a brandied cherry.
I much prefer a good Old Fashioned. Although I know a few friends that will make a pitcher of Manhattans on a random Saturday!
Want To Find A Great Tomahawk Steak To Go With That Old Fashioned??
At the end of the day, I’m way too lazy at this stage of life to become a mixologist. Besides, with the Holidays almost here, I like to go out Christmas shopping, on a Saturday, then grab dinner at a place with a great bar and staff, and enjoy a well-crafted Old Fashioned, made for me by a guy or gal who takes pride in the art of making one taste, well, spectacularly old fashioned. Here are some of my, and my coworker’s favorites.
Miracle Pub Route 37 Toms River
Went here on Christmas Eve last year and had an absolutely great meal and an outstanding Old Fashioned! I snapped a photo of it. It wasn’t overly fancy but damn, it tasted amazing. This place isn’t fancy, but just does everything right.
The Committed Pig Main Street Manasquan
Our good buddy Whacky Jackie Farago, Promotions Director extraordinaire, and her hubby Steve love the Pig, and Steve says their OF’s are outta site. By the looks of the photo Jackie sent me, the bartender likes making them as much as Steve and other enjoy drinking them!
