If you were to poll bartenders and avid cocktail drinkers about the best cocktail of them all, a lot of people will respond with the old fashioned. The drink is a simple mix of whiskey, sugar, bitters ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date.

When it comes to cocktails, two drinks on the menu that are often compared are the fancy free and the old fashioned. Both drinks are timeless, offering a rich history, simple ingredients, and a ...