Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChef Art Smith's Homecomin'Old Fashioned Elder Recipe

Old Fashioned Elder Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Elderflower, dash of bitters, and fancy cherry

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes to chill it while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the elderflower liqueur, bitters, and bourbon or rye whiskey.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Add ice to the mixing glass and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds, allowing it to chill and combine well.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice from the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a fancy cherry and a twist of lemon for added aroma and flavor.

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