Tradition!
A robust rye Old Fashioned, embodying the unshakeable spirit of Tevye's world, where every sip is a nod to the past, even as the future beckons with uncertainty.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- Absinthe rinse
Instructions
- Rinse a chilled Old Fashioned glass with absinthe, discarding any excess.
- Add the rye whiskey, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to the glass.
- Add a large ice cube or several smaller cubes.
- Stir well for about 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Garnish with a wide orange peel, expressed over the drink.
Glassware: Old Fashioned glass
Garnish: Orange peel
History
This Old Fashioned riff honors the enduring spirit of tradition with a robust rye base and a touch of demerara's richness, much like the cherished customs of Anatevka. The subtle absinthe rinse is a whisper of the changing world, a nod to the challenges to tradition that Tevye faces.