By Rajlakshmi
December 13, 2025
An old fashioned is one of the most traditional whisky drinks, or cocktails, period. This recipe calls for figs. Orange and fig bitters are great complements to the cocktail. You can also use fig syrup or dried figs. Here is a simple and easy recipe to follow.
30ml of bourbon or rye whiskey 15ml of fig syrup 2 to 3 dashes of orange and fit bitters Fresh figs, for garnish Expressed orange peels
In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon or whiskey.
Add in the fig syrup.
Give it a shake.
Now, add the orange and fig bitters. Add ice. Shake it again.
Place a whiskey glass with an ice cube. Strain the mixture over ice.
Express one orange peel and garnish with fresh figs. Serve fig old fashioned.