You all should trust Gabe when he says that this is the BEST old fashioned recipe. He has spent years doing “research” in bars and restaurants around the world and countless hours at home trying to perfect this recipe. His secret ingredient is a simple syrup made of Demerara sugar (which can be found at grocery stores or ordered on Amazon). He also prefers to use one extra large ice cube, the silicone trays for which can also be found on Amazon. If Rye is your thing then he suggests you use orange bitters instead of Angostura bitters. If you want to up your old fashioned game (and you are 21 or older) then we encourage you to try this recipe. Make sure you drink responsibly.
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Old Fashioned
A perfected version of the classic cocktail.
Servings 1
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon, Dealer's Choice See post for Rye substitutions
- 4-7 Splashes Angostura Bitters
- 1/2-1 tsp Demerara Simple Sugar
- 1 Twist orange rind
- 1 maraschino cherry Luxardo brand is our choice
Demerara Simple Sugar
- 2 cups demerara sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, pour bitters, simple sugar and bourbon over ice. Stir for 10-15 seconds. Place a large ice cube, preferably a 2X2 inch cube, into an old fashioned or rocks glass. Place one cherry on ice cube. Using a strainer, pour mixed cocktail into the old fashioned or rocks glass . Run orange on rim, twist and place in glass.
Demerara Simple Syrup
- Mix sugar and water in small pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for about 3-5 minutes or until all sugar is dissolved. Let cool and place in glass jar with a sealable lid. Stores in the refrigerator for 3-6 months. Demerara sugar is the preferred sugar for simple syrups in Old Fashioned's. The sugar is more like molasses and when prepared in a 2 to 1 ratio, it is the perfect consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
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