You know, that Don Draper, he sure knew how to live. I seen him on that show, Mad Men, always with a drink in his hand. And it weren’t just any drink, no sir. It was always that Old Fashioned. Makes a body wonder what’s so special about that Don Draper Old Fashioned. Well, let me tell ya, I done some lookin’ into it, and it ain’t as fancy as it looks, but Lord, it sure sounds good.
This here Old Fashioned drink, they say it’s been around since way back, the 1800s. My grandma used to tell the stories about that. They didn’t have no fancy bars back then, just good ol’ whiskey, some sugar, and whatever else they could find to make it taste good. That’s what this Don Draper’s favorite drink is, just the basics.
Now, if you like them sweet, fruity drinks, this ain’t for you. This here’s a strong one, a whiskey drink. But if you like a good, stiff drink, then you might just wanna give this Old Fashioned a try. They say it’s a classic, and who am I to argue with that? I’ll try anything at least once, especially if it’s a classic cocktail.
So, how do ya make this Don Draper Old Fashioned cocktail? Well, it ain’t rocket science. Here is what ya need, plain and simple:
- Bourbon or Rye Whiskey – That’s the strong stuff, the heart of the drink. I prefer bourbon, but you can choose whatever.
- Sugar Cube – Just a little somethin’ to take the edge off.
- Angostura Bitters – A few dashes of this. I ain’t too sure what it is, but they say it’s important.
- Orange Twist – A little piece of orange peel. Just for looks, I reckon, but maybe it adds some flavor too.
- Ice – ‘Cause you can’t have a cold drink without ice.
Now, they say you gotta use a shaker. But I say, if you ain’t got one, just use a jar. Put some ice in there, pour in about two ounces of that whiskey. Two ounces, that’s what they say, but you can add more or less, whatever floats your boat. This is your best Old Fashioned, so do it as you like.
Then you gotta add that sugar cube. Just drop it in there. Then a few dashes of them bitters. Don’t go crazy with it, just a few drops. And the orange thing? Just twist it over the drink and drop it in. Makes it look all fancy, like Don Draper himself made it.
Then you just stir it up real good. Or shake it, if you’re using one of them shakers. Stir it till the sugar’s all gone. And that’s it. That’s your Don Draper Old Fashioned. Pour it in a glass, and there ya go. A classic drink for any time, I suppose. Though it seem strong enough to put hair on your chest!
I’ve seen folks put a cherry in there, too. Or a slice of orange. You can do that if you want. It’s your drink. Make it how you like it. Like I said, this is a simple drink with the whiskey and sugar, nothing crazy.
Now, I ain’t much of a drinker myself. But this Don Draper Old Fashioned, it does sound kinda good. Maybe I’ll try it sometime. When I’m feelin’ brave. Or when I want to feel like I am living in Mad Men TV show. Or maybe I’ll just stick to my sweet tea. We’ll see.
But if you’re lookin’ for a strong drink, a classic cocktail, somethin’ different, then this might be it. This Don Draper Old Fashioned recipe is easy. Just remember what I told ya: whiskey, sugar, bitters, orange. And ice, gotta have ice. That’s all there is to it.
So there you have it. The Don Draper Old Fashioned. It is strong, simple, and a classic whiskey cocktail. Try it if you dare. And if you do, let me know what ya think. Maybe you can teach this old dog a new trick. Or maybe you will need a nap after drinking it. Either way, you tried a classic cocktail, just like Don Draper.
