House Old Fashioned Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Build and Stir

   Place a mixing glass or small shaker over ice. Add 0.5 oz rich Demerara syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters and 1 dash orange bitters. Pour in 2 oz Old Grand-Dad bourbon. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted (glass should feel very cold).

2. 2

   Prepare Glass

   Place one large ice cube or ice ball into a chilled Old Fashioned (rocks) glass.

3. 3

   Strain

   Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube.

4. 4

   Garnish and Finish

   Express an orange peel over the drink by holding it with the outside facing down and giving it a firm twist to release oils across the surface; rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass. Add one Luxardo cherry to the glass (skewer optional). Serve immediately.

5. 5

   Optional adjustments: If you prefer a sweeter Old Fashioned, increase Demerara syrup to 0.75 oz. For a drier, brighter profile omit the orange bitters or reduce Angostura to 2 dashes.