Book: If I don’t order whiskey neat then I always go with the Old-Fashioned. It is my favorite cocktail, such a simple drink consisting of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and ice, but one that has a lot of variations. In The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World’s First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore, you will find numerous stories, photos, and recipes that show different variations of this great cocktail. This is a great addition to any whiskey or cocktail lover’s bookshelf. Available May 13th, 2014. Pre-order here.