How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

"What's the best way to make an old fashioned again?"

"Do we have bitters? Where is the simple syrup?"

"Why doesn't this taste like it does at the bar?"

"Why hasn't someone just made a pre-bottled old fashioned that actually tastes like a real cocktail?"

This is the process we all go through when we are trying to make our favorite cocktail at home. We have all been there and finally there's a solve that you've been looking for to make the cocktail you’ve always known but rarely made right, perfected. Sons & Dotters has crafted a bottled Old Fashioned that has taken all the guesswork and hassle out of making everyone’s go-to whiskey cocktail that simply asks you to pour it over ice and enjoy.

It is not the first pre-batched cocktail on the market but it's the first one that will make you feel like your favorite bartender made you a timeless classic with a healthy pour of premium whiskey, not a diluted watered down version that leaves you and your friends disappointed. The Sons & Dotters Old Fashioned bottle has 12 cocktail pours ready to pour straight from the bottle that takes all of the work out of preparing but has all the flavor you're looking for.

If you want to make the best version of an Old Fashioned at home, here’s the recommended process from the experts at Sons & Dotters:

  1. Shake the Bottle: Give the bottle a good shake to incorporate all components before serving.
  2. Prepare Your Glass: Grab your favorite rocks glass and add one large ice cube or a few smaller cubes.
  3. Pour Over Ice: Pour the Old Fashioned directly over the ice.
  4. Optional Garnish: Add a citrus twist as garnish for an extra touch of flavor.
  5. Enjoy: Share and enjoy the effortless, bar-quality Old Fashioned with friends and family.

It’s time for some effortless enjoyment. Open our bottle, pour over ice, and impress your guests with a timeless classic made easy. Experience the perfect Old Fashioned at home with Sons & Dotters.

*This blog is intended only for people 21+, of legal age to purchase and consume alcohol.

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