Durin III: The First Stone
A foundational Old Fashioned, this rich and complex sipper honors Durin III, who received the greatest of the Seven Rings. Its deep amber hue and profound flavors speak of ancient halls and enduring power.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Aged Rum
- 0.5 oz Aged Cognac
- 0.25 oz Honey Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine aged rum, aged cognac, honey syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large ice cube and stir well for 30-45 seconds until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large, fresh ice cube.
- Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry and an expressed orange peel.
Glassware: Old Fashioned glass
Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry and an expressed orange peel
History
This Old Fashioned riff pays homage to Durin III, the first king of Khazad-dûm to bear a Ring of Power. The split base of aged rum and cognac, along with honey syrup, creates a drink that feels as ancient and noble as his lineage.