Bright Tree Elder
This bourbon Old Fashioned is a nod to the ancient trees and wise leaders of Bright Tree Village. The rich, caramel notes of demerara syrup combine with the deep, nutty essence of black walnut bitters, creating a contemplative sipper as profound as the Ewok's connection to their forest home.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 3 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, demerara syrup, and black walnut bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large ice cube and stir well for about 30 seconds until properly chilled and diluted.
- Strain over a large, fresh ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
Glassware: Rocks
Garnish: Orange peel
History
Rooted in the venerable Old Fashioned family, this rendition leans into the forest theme with the deep, complex notes of black walnut bitters and the rich sweetness of demerara, giving it an ancient, earthy character befitting an Ewok elder.