What in a old fashioned cocktail? The drink was first created in 1806 by a New Orleans bartender named Antoine Peychaud. He used cognac, sugar, and bitters in a wine glass, and then added a twist of orange peel. 

The old fashioned cocktail has evolved over the years, and there are now many variations of the drink. One common version is made with bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, and orange peel. 

The old fashioned cocktail is a perfect …