Nightjar Old Fashioned recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 27 2026
RestaurantsCooper's Hawk Winery & RestaurantNightjar Old Fashioned Recipe

Nightjar Old Fashioned Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Jim Beam Bourbon, Nightjar, Bitters

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Glass

Start by chilling an Old Fashioned glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Jim Beam Bourbon, 0.5 oz of Nightjar, 1 tsp of Simple Syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

3

Add Ice

Add 3 ice cubes to the mixing glass. Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until it is well chilled.

4

Strain into Glass

Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass. Using a strainer, pour the chilled mixture into the glass over fresh ice (you can use a large ice cube for a slower dilution).

5

Garnish

Take a piece of orange peel, express the oils over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a gentle twist. Optionally, you can run the peel around the rim of the glass before placing it in the drink as a garnish.