Whiskey Roundup - Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned saw a recent rise in popularity thanks to shows like Mad Men. It was a tradition of mine to watch the show every week and enjoy an Old Fashioned with friends. This week, the Whiskey

Whiskey Roundup - Old Fashioned

Roundup is all about the Old Fashioned.

It's true that an Old Fashioned never really goes out of style. It's simple and elegant and doesn't require a special occasion to enjoy. This is the most simple recipe. 

An Old-fashioned really never goes out of fashion. #Angosturabitters #houseofangosturanigeria#Oldfashioned#cocktails #recipe pic.twitter.com/Wj09TdaV6z

— Angostura House NG (@AngosturaNG) July 14, 2020

Since it's recent rise in popularity, bars have been putting their own spin on drink. Typically they'll use infused whiskies or syrups. Maple and cherry seem to be the most popular flavors I've come across, but I have also seen smoked Old Fashioneds and a variety of bitters being used like chocolate and  Peychaud's.

There are many ways to make an old fashioned, but this is my go to so far!
- 2 oz bourbon
- barspoon of maple syrup 🇨🇦
- 2 dashes of bitters
- stir and pour
- garnish with orange or lemon or both lol#oldfashioned pic.twitter.com/sGIDJ55PAB

— PorknCheese (@PorknCheese_) July 18, 2020

The first printed mention of the phrase "old fashioned cocktail" was in February 1880 int he Chicago Tribune. So I think black and white photography works well for the drink. Plus, it looks super classy. 

Black and white is SO #oldfashioned pic.twitter.com/ZWjbG54gQA

— Dylan Cole (@ThaRoyWonder) July 17, 2020

I never thought about using Wild Turkey 101 to make an Old Fashioned. I always thought the whiskey would be strong for the drink. But now that I see it, I'm thinking maybe stronger whiskey makes for bigger flavor. 

Who will you share your Wild Turkey with? It’s a big decision.#bourbon #wildturkeybourbon #kentuckybourbon #OldFashioned #cocktails #whiskey #cocktail #whiskeywednesday #orange #bitters #friendship 🥃 🥃 🦃 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/ivVt1QIUnL

— Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey UK (@WildTurkeyUK) July 15, 2020

Cherry Old Fashioned

Cherry Old Fashioned

Everyone loves a good Old Fashioned Cocktail. And since the dawning of the age of Mad Men, the drink has been seen everywhere. Considering the flavors and ingredients in an Old Fashioned, I wanted to play around with the flavors and create a different version. The first one I came up with and liked, was the Cherry Old Fashioned.

The Recipe:

The Tools:

• Jigger
• Bar Spoon
• Muddler
• Old Fashioned or Cocktail Glass

The Ingredients:

• 2 ounces bourbon (I use Buffalo Trace)
• 1/2 ounce Cherry Liqueur
• 1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup
• 3 to 4 Maraschino Cherries
• 1 Teaspoon of the Maraschino Cherry Juice
• Ice Sphere
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters

The Method:

Cherry Old Fashioned Ingredients

In the Old Fashioned or cocktail glass, add the simple syrup, Angostura and orange bitters, Maraschino cherries, and Maraschino cherry juice. Using the muddler, mash the cherries to release the juices from the cherries and combine with the bitters. Add in the ice sphere. Add in 2 ounces of bourbon and 1/2 ounce of cherry liqueur. Stir to combine. Sit back and sip and enjoy!

I didn't use an orange twist in this recipe. That was intentional. The orange bitters have enough orange flavor to keep it true to the original cocktail recipe, while the addition of the cherry liqueur brings out the cherry flavor that was already there and compliments the Angostura bitters perfectly.

Slainte!