Coolong Old Fashioned Recipe
Santiago de Cuba 8yr, Bulleit Bourbon, brown butter, Oolong tea.
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Ingredients
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Garnish
Method
Preparation of Oolong Tea
Brew Oolong Tea
Boil water and steep 1 oz of Oolong tea in hot water for 3-5 minutes. Strain and let it cool to room temperature.
Preparing Brown Butter
Make Brown Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mixing the Cocktail
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz of Santiago de Cuba 8yr Rum, 1 oz of Bulleit Bourbon, and 1 tablespoon of brown butter. Add the cooled Oolong tea and ice.
Stir the Mixture
Stir the mixture with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into Glass
Strain the cocktail into an old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnishing
Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your Coolong Old Fashioned with a slice of orange peel and a maraschino cherry on top.