Old Fashioned Cocktail
The old fashioned cocktail is a classic drink renowned all around the world, revered for its simplicity and everlasting appeal. The spirit-forward drink is generally made using bourbon or rye whisky and garnished with an orange peel or cherry, in an attempt to elevate rather than obscure the spirit’s subtle flavour. The cocktail remains a benchmark for classic drinks, providing nuanced and sophisticated sips.
Ingredients
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- 30mL rye whisky/ bourbon
- 1cube sugar
- 2mL orange peel extract or any aromatic herbal extract
- 5mL water
- for garnish Orange peel
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Place the sugar cube in a mixing glass, add the extract and water before gently muddling to dissolve the sugar.
- Step 2
Pour in the rye whisky or bourbon as well as a few ice cubes to chill and slightly dilute the mixture.
- Step 3
Stir for around 20 seconds to combine and smooth out the texture of the drink while retaining the spirit’s essence.
- Step 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, then garnish with an orange peel twist for aroma and visual appeal.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Pour the whisky into another chilled empty glass, then quickly return it to the original one; this modest aeration gradually ‘opens up’ the spirit’s top notes.
Serving Tip 1
Before twisting, quickly pass the the orange peel over a flame for 1-2 seconds (just enough to char). This imparts a faint smoky, caramelised scent to the extracted oils.
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