Duke’s Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• 0.5 oz Bay Leaf Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Instructions

1. Combine bourbon, bay leaf syrup, and orange bitters in a mixing glass with a large ice cube.
2. Stir well for 20-30 seconds until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large, fresh ice cube.
4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

History

The Old Fashioned, a cocktail of simple elegance, dates back to the early 19th century. Our rendition infuses a subtle bay leaf aroma and bright orange bitters, paying homage to the coastal Californian flora while maintaining its spirit-forward character.