Here is our guide to the best Old Fashioneds in Los Angeles.
Photo of The Maybourne Beverly Hills' Old Fashioned by Jakob Layman
The Maybourne Bar’s summer cocktail menu inspired by the five earthly elements features Salute Your Shorts, an Old Fashioned served as a deconstructed s’more. Head mixologist Chris Amirault uses Da Hong Pao tea for dark chocolate notes, Wild Turkey Rare Breed capturing the graham cracker piece and garnishes the drink with a freshly toasted marshmallow to transport guests back to summer camp with each sip. maybournebeverlyhills.com
For a classic drink at a coveted spot, the Old Fashioned is a go-to at The Varnish. This iteration consists of bourbon, angostura bitters, a sugar cube and a splash of club soda discarded over a block of ice to be enjoyed in the dimly lit setting. thevarnishbar.com
This cozy cocktail lounge on Melrose Ave. serves three drinks under the umbrella of Old Fashioneds, each with a unique twist. The Umbrella Old Fashioned comprises a whiskey blend, classically prepared gomme syrup and angostura bitters; the House Old Fashioned is made with bourbon, demerara and angostura bitters; and the White Old Fashioned includes mezcal, crème de cacao, yellow chartreuse and orange bitters. melroseumbrellaco.com
A downtown bar with train-style booths and travel-inspired drinks serves an Old Fashioned that will transport guests to somewhere tropical. The Captain Ron is a pina cola old fashioned made with coconut washed rum blend, pineapple cordial and angostura bitters. hereandnowdtla.com
This trendy Italian dinner and pub in Venice serves cocktails on par with its pastas. Eagle rare single bourbon, bitters and sugar are stirred together in the Atomic Old Fashioned. scopaitalianroots.com
This iconic spot’s eclectic décor translates to its cocktail menu with three distinct Old Fashioneds. Thug uses Old Forester bourbon, Barenjager honey liqueur, lemon juice and spicy habanero bitters; Japanese Maple incorporates Suntory Whisky toki, maple syrup, lemon juice and egg whites; and Dueling Banjos is made with Jim Beam white label bourbon, Carpano Antica vermouth, green chartreuse and luxuardo maraschino. therogerroom.com
Known for whimsical courtyards, Californian-French bites and fine wines, A.O.C. puts an artful twist on the classic Old Fashioned. The Tartarian Old Fashioned is infused with cherry flavors, made with bourbon, house cherry bitters and cherry liqueur. aocwinebar.com
A contemporary cocktail spot serves intricately flavored drinks to accompany a range of bar bites from burgers to burrata. The Newest Old Fashioned blends bourbon, amaro angeleno and angostura with an orange twist. erbla.com
An Old Fashioned is served with a side of live music and pool tables at Seven Grand, an old fashioned bar in DTLA. The drink mixed with sugar, bitters, citrus zest and ice can be made with 14 types of signature whiskey. sevengrandbars.com
This signature seafood restaurant serves drinks and fish in the same style—on ice. The Old Fashioned is made with straight bourbon whiskey, sugar and bitters over block ice with orange essence. watergrill.com/la
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