Berry Barrel Old Fashioned
This Old Fashioned riff is a stirred and boozy classic that swaps out plain sugar for a luscious strawberry syrup. The result is a beautifully balanced drink that highlights the whiskey's caramel notes with a hint of summer fruit.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.25 oz Strawberry Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Add strawberry syrup and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
- Pour in the bourbon.
- Add a large chunk of ice and stir for about 30 seconds, until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in, along with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Expressed orange peel and a Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
The Old Fashioned, a true American classic, has been enjoyed for over a century, traditionally with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water. This delicious variation uses strawberry syrup as its sweetener, adding a layer of berry complexity that beautifully complements the bourbon's oak and vanilla notes.