Episode 026

The Old Fashioned is a deep part of America’s cocktail history. With a simple base ingredient list, it begs for  experimentation. In this episode we explore the history of the Old Fashioned (Kurt insisted) and each of us put our spin on the bourbon classic. Not surprising to those who have played with the recipes, we find four distinct tastes with each playing into personal taste preferences - sweetness, citrus, smoky flavor and spice. Bourbon neat is still the drink of choice but a good Old Fashioned cocktail is a great change of pace.  #bourbonon #oldfashioned #cocktails #oldtub

3:40 Kratt’s Recipe 

2 oz. bourbon

1 Demerara sugar cube

3 drops of Hello bitters

2 drops of Citrus bitters

Garnish

Process - muddle and dissolve sugar cube with bitters, mix with bourbon, add bitters, serve over ice, garnish 

12:45 Alton’s Recipe

2 oz. bourbon

1 Domino Sugar cube

1 Tsp Demerara 

2 Dashes Vanilla extract

1 Tsp. Water

Angostura bitters

Garnish with orange peel and Travers City Cherries

Process - dissolve sugars with dash of vanilla and water, add bourbon, a few dashes of citrus bitters, mix, serve over ice, garnish with orange peel and cherries

23:40 Kurtron’s Recipe 

2.25 oz. bourbon

1/2 oz. Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar 

Cacao bitters

Angostura orange bitters

Garnish

Process - dissolve smoked sugar with bitters and a tsp hot water, muddle sugar and bitters, 4 dashes of Cacao bitters, 2 dashes of Angostura orange bitters, add bourbon, mix well, serve over ice, garnish with cherries and orange peel

36:30 DEW’s Recipe

2.5 oz. bourbon

.25 oz. Demerara simple syrup 2:1 (water:sugar)

6 shakes Black Walnut bitters

Garnish with two black cherries and blood orange wheel and twist

Process - mix bourbon with simple syrup, stir in bitters, pour over ice ball, garnish with cherries and blood orange