Old Fashioned -- Variation #1
This is my personal blueprint for an Old Fashioned. The high-rye spice in the bourbon provides a perfect counterpoint to the rich demerara and four solid dashes of Angostura. It’s a direct, satisfying build that shows exactly why this cocktail remains an absolute benchmark.
Recipe Ingredients
2 oz. Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Add to Cart
1/4 oz. rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Small piece of orange
Expressed orange oil
Orange peel and cherry for garnish
1/4 oz. rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Small piece of orange
Expressed orange oil
Orange peel and cherry for garnish
Recipe Directions
1. In a rocks glass, combine the Demerara syrup and Angostura bitters.
2. Add the Bourbon.
3. Stir briefly to integrate.
4. Add a large ice cube.
5. Stir to chill and dilute.
6. Express the oils from a small piece of orange over the drink, then discard.
7. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.
2. Add the Bourbon.
3. Stir briefly to integrate.
4. Add a large ice cube.
5. Stir to chill and dilute.
6. Express the oils from a small piece of orange over the drink, then discard.
7. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.
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