The History of the OLD FASHIONED: The Drink That NAMED EVERY Cocktail

he Old Fashioned is the oldest surviving cocktail recipe on Earth, but it almost vanished completely. From a 1806 newspaper definition to surviving Prohibition, neon cherries, and bad bartenders, discover the history of the drink that named every cocktail. We'll explore the mysteries of Angostura bitters, the Marasca cherry that survived WWII, and why Wisconsin insists on making it with brandy. 🥃 Subscribe to Drink Lore for more hidden stories behind what's in your glass! 00:00 The First Definition of a Cocktail 00:48 Why the Old Fashioned Survived 01:30 Where the Word "Cocktail" Came From 02:48 Jerry Thomas & the Original Whiskey Cocktail 03:18 Why It's Called an Old Fashioned 03:31 The Louisville Origin Myth 04:24 Prohibition Nearly Killed the Cocktail 05:07 The Strange History of Angostura Bitters 06:12 The Dark Ages of the Old Fashioned 07:06 The Great Cocktail Revival 07:44 How Pop Culture Brought It Back 08:20 The Real Story of the Maraschino Cherry 09:19 Why Wisconsin Makes It With Brandy 10:03 Sugar, Syrup & Perfect Ice 10:45 The Modern Old Fashioned 11:14 How a 200-Year-Old Drink Conquered Again #OldFashioned #CocktailHistory #DrinkLore #Bourbon #WhiskeyCocktail #Mixology #Angostura #ClassicCocktails