Wild Turkey Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Making a Wild Turkey Old Fashioned at home is a great way to enjoy a classic cocktail. I'll walk you through the tools you need, what to gather, and the steps to mix a perfect drink. Let's make this simple and fun! 🍹
Equipment
- Old Fashioned glass: Essential for serving.
- Mixing glass: Perfect for combining ingredients.
- Bar spoon: Handy for stirring.
- Jigger: Accurate measuring is key.
- Muddler: Ideal for releasing flavors from fruit and sugar.
- Peeler or Knife: Useful for making twists of citrus peel.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for one serving:
- 2 oz Wild Turkey bourbon
- 1 sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
- Ice
- Splash of water
Having the right ingredients ensures your cocktail is both tasty and classic.
Instructions
Here's how to craft this classic drink:
- Start by placing the sugar cube in a mixing glass.
- Add the Angostura bitters and a splash of water.
- Muddle until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour in the Wild Turkey bourbon.
- Add ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel twist by running around the rim for extra flavor.