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Shaken · 1 serving

Irish Old Fashioned

A balanced shaken cocktail combining irish whiskey, rich simple syrup, orange bitters.

Short answer

Irish Old Fashioned is a shaken cocktail made with irish whiskey, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Irish Old Fashioned ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Irish Old Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange Bitters3 dash———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Irish Old Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure irish whiskey, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Irish Old Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Irish Old Fashioned questions

What is in a Irish Old Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, rich simple syrup, orange bitters, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Irish Old Fashioned take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Irish Old Fashioned prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Irish Old Fashioned alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B008https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4928/irish-old-fashioned · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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