The Platonic Love
An Old Fashioned variation, scaled for 1 serving. This drink captures Josh's grounded, intelligent, and subtly complex nature. It's a rich, spirit-forward cocktail with layers of bittersweet orange and spice, perfect for thoughtful sips as the sun sets over the cemetery.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Bourbon (or rye whiskey)
- 0.5 oz Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
- 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
Instructions
- Add demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to a chilled mixing glass.
- Add bourbon and Amaro Nonino.
- Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes.
- Stir well for about 30 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express the oils from a fresh lemon peel over the drink, then discard the peel or use it as garnish.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Expressed lemon peel (discarded or floated)
History
Rooted in the venerable Old Fashioned, this variation offers a sophisticated split base with the inclusion of Amaro Nonino. This Italian amaro brings a complex, bittersweet orange and herbal character, deepening the drink's profile beyond a simple whiskey and sugar. It's a testament to the classic's enduring appeal and versatility, much like Josh's unwavering presence.