Spiced Rye Old Fashioned
This robust Old Fashioned is built on the spicy backbone of rye whiskey, offering a delightful and complex twist on the original with an accent of orange bitters.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Add rye whiskey, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well for 30-45 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube or sphere.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Lemon twist
History
While bourbon might be synonymous with the Old Fashioned today, rye whiskey was historically the spirit of choice for this drink, particularly in the Northeast. This version leans into rye's characteristic spice and adds an accent of orange bitters for an aromatic lift.