I like to make these as essentially a built drink. I stir it in a mixing glass without ice to combine the ingredients prior to pouring it over a large ice cube in an un-chilled single old fashioned. Similar to scotch on the rocks. Alternatively, I’ll make the drink in its serving glass and gently add a large ice cube after stirring. Initially the flavors will be strong with very little dilution. As you sip the cocktail and gently swirl it, the drink will chill and dilute as the flavors mellow.
This cocktail combines spicy Rye with a hint of apple from the bitters. Add to that a touch of smooth honey syrup and you have a drink that is light on the tongue but still bitters forward. You may want to adjust the ratio of bitters to syrup depending on…
It is Mixology Monday for December and it’s all about apples. This most excellent theme is the brain child of Frederic at Cocktail Virgin Slut, this month’s host. Once again, we have two drinks to offer: Cider Punch and the Plymouth Old Fashioned.
This drink requires Bad Dog Barcraft’s Fire and Damnation Bitters available here. You want several dashes of the bitters to enable the flavors to come through. Then balance the bitterness with the agave. Be careful not to make it sweet.
2 oz Good rye such as Sazerac or Bulleit Small Batch 1/2 – 1 tsp Sugar 3-4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters Lemon Zest for garnish Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir Strain into chilled glass over fresh…
2 oz. reposado tequila 1 tsp. agave syrup 2 dashes Mole Bitters Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain over fresh ice in chilled glass Garnish with a lime twist
1 part Rémy Martin Cognac 1 part Zaya Aged Rum 1 part Añejo Tequila 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 2 dashes Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters 1 part Tequila Old Fashioned Simple Syrup Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a…
1 part cognac 1 part aged rum 1 part aged bourbon 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 2 dashes Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters 1 part Old Fashioned Simple Syrup Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir…
This is one of my go to Old Fashioneds. The spice of the habanero shrub and the touch of sweetness of the agave complement the dark complex flavors of the aged rum. I make this as an essentially built drink. Just add the ingredients to your old fashioned glass, give…
I think Peychaud’s Bitters were made for rye whiskey. I tried using simple syrup, but I did not like the additional dilution. Also, don’t skimp on the bitters. 2 oz Good rye such as Sazerac or Bulleit Small Batch 1/2 – 1 tsp Sugar 3-4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
This is based on the Cubed Old Fashioned. I changed the syrup and the bitters. This has a bigger cinnamon flavor than the original and is perfect for those cold winter’s nights, (which in San Antonio means anything under 50 degrees). The syrup is made with brown sugar so it…