You can try different rye whiskey for Old Fashioned, but Knob Creek is the best rye whiskey for the cocktail. The 100-proof whiskey is aged in charred American oak barrels for a robust flavor that pairs well with the sugar cubes and bitters. Each sip seemingly gives more depth to discover.
As the original whiskey cocktail, the Old Fashioned has seen a significant resurgence in popularity in recent years. Most spirituous cocktails can be traced back to the Old Fashioned’s balancing act of sweet, strong, and bitter.
Gin, brandy and rum all work really well. We particularly love switching the whiskey for a dark, aged rum. Place simple syrup, bitters and the whiskey in an Old Fashioned glass, stir well then add 1 to 2 large ice cubes. Stir 2 to 3 times to chill then garnish with peel of orange and cherry.
The keto old fashioned ingredients list is brief and mostly similar to the regular recipe. Whiskey: I like using bourbon for its rich, smooth taste. But you can also use rye, which was originally the popular choice when this cocktail was invented in the 1800s.