Science the Shit Out of This
A clever and complex Old Fashioned riff, this drink is all about resourceful problem-solving. It's a bold, spirit-forward sipper that echoes Mark Watney's sheer determination and ingenuity in the face of insurmountable odds on Mars.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Chocolate bitters
Instructions
- Combine rye whiskey, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add a large chunk of ice and stir thoroughly for about 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
- Strain over a fresh large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the oils from a flamed orange peel over the drink, then drop it in.
- Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Flamed orange peel, Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
This cocktail is a direct homage to the classic Old Fashioned, a bedrock of mixology, known for its elegant simplicity. Our riff introduces a touch of chocolate bitters to add an earthy depth, mirroring the Martian soil Watney so cleverly cultivated. The flamed orange peel represents the scientific 'spark' of his survival.