Jul 09 2026

Leña Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time10m
Serves1

Our South American take on a classic Old Fashioned.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by chilling an old-fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon or rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Add ice cubes to the mixing glass and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass Again

    Remove the old-fashioned glass from the freezer or discard the ice water and add fresh ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Strain the Mixture

    Strain the chilled whiskey mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oil from the orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass. Add a pinch of smoked cherry wood chips on top for an aromatic finish.

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