Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsGymkhanaPappy Old Fashioned Recipe

Pappy Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time10m
Serves1

An extraordinary Old Fashioned, showcasing Pappy Van Winkle 20yr - one of the most sought after Bourbons in the world. Its deep notes of toffee, oak & dried fruit are elegantly enhanced with gum syrup, Angostura bitters & fragrant orange oils for a perfectly balanced, velvety finish.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill your Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Pappy Van Winkle 20yr Bourbon, gum syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the ice from the chilled Old Fashioned glass. Strain the mixture into the glass over fresh ice cubes, if desired.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.

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