The Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling (mashing) sugar with bitters, then adding alcohol, such as whiskey or brandy, and a twist of citrus rind.
ETIENNE CHARLES recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies, Michigan State University
One of the most important figures in twentieth century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer.