Old-Fashioned recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsDishoom KensingtonOld-fashioned Recipe

Old-fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Kensington
Time30m
Serves1

Coconut-washed Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Medjool-date liqueur.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Coconut-Wash the Bourbon

    In a small bowl, mix together the Woodford Reserve Bourbon and coconut flakes. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to infuse the coconut flavor.

  2. 2

    Strain the Bourbon

    After the infusion period, strain the bourbon through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the coconut flakes. You should have a coconut-flavored bourbon ready for mixing.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the coconut-washed Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, and Medjool-date liqueur.

  2. 4

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Using a strainer, pour the chilled mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.

Garnishing the Cocktail

  1. 6

    Add Bitters

    Add two dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the cocktail.

  2. 7

    Garnish with Orange Peel

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink and drop it into the glass as garnish.

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