Old Fashioned

Spirit, sweetness, bitters, balance · A strong base, lightly sweetened and seasoned with bitters, becomes smooth through careful dilution

Old Fashioned: Spirit, sweetness, bitters, balance. A strong base, lightly sweetened and seasoned with bitters, becomes smooth through careful dilution. An illustrated cocktail family flashcard from Bartending Bootcamp. Flip it for the full details.

More from this deck

Old Fashioned — Spirit, sweetness, bitters, balance · A strong base, lightly sweetened and seasoned with bitters, becomes smooth through careful dilution
Sour — Balance, brightness and timeless appeal · The classic balance of spirit, citrus and sweetener
Martini — Cold, clear and precise · Spirit and vermouth, chilled with precision and served without ice
Manhattan — Spirit, vermouth, bitters, harmony · Rich, stirred drinks that balance a base spirit with a modifier and bitters
Highball — Tall, cold and built to refresh · Spirit, bubbles and plenty of ice create the classic long-drink template
Collins — The sparkling side of the sour · A Collins takes the sour template, lengthens it with soda and serves it tall over ice
Fizz — Tall, lively and built on sparkle · A shaken sour finished with soda for lift and fizz
Buck — Refreshing, sparkling, effortless · Spirit, citrus and ginger ale built in the glass for a bright, bubbly highball
Rickey — Bright, dry and effervescent · Spirit, fresh lime and soda create a light, crisp highball with a clean, tart finish
Cooler — Tall, cold and built to refresh · A long, icy drink that stays bright, easy and drinkable
Julep — Icy, aromatic, spirit-forward refreshment · A julep chills a base spirit with sweetener, herbs and plenty of crushed ice
Smash — Fresh herbs, bright citrus, crushed ice · A spirit-forward class built on fresh ingredients and crushed ice
Cobbler — Crushed ice, fruit and refreshment · Wine or spirit, sugar, fruit and crushed ice make a cooling, straw-friendly serve
Daisy — Citrus, liqueur and lift · Spirit, fresh citrus and a flavorful liqueur; the Margarita makes the template easy to see
Fix — The iced sour in dress clothes · A spirit, citrus and sweetener base over fine ice, finished with fresh fruit
Sling — Long, bright and built for easy sipping · A spirit base lifted with citrus, sweetness and a splash of refreshment
Punch — Abundance, balance and shared cheer · Spirit, citrus, sweetness and dilution in a crowd-pleasing classic built for hospitality
Tiki — Rum, citrus, spice and escape · Layered flavor, crushed ice and tropical theater
Spritz — Bittersweet, bubbly, built to linger · Sparkling wine, a bitter aperitivo and soda for a light, refreshing long drink
Flip — Silky richness, shaken smooth · Spirit, sweetener and egg for a rich, silky drink served up
Colada — Creamy, tropical, ice-cold classics · Lush fruit and creamy richness, chilled or blended, for a tropical escape
Crusta — Sugared rims and citrus grace · A spirit-led sour served up, defined by a sugar crust and a long citrus peel
Pousse-Café — Layered elegance in a glass · An after-dinner class built on density, patience and distinct layers
Blazer — Flame, warmth and showmanship · Hot, spirit-led drinks defined by ignition and often finished with citrus peel