For the holidays, I like to spice up my usual Old Fashioned. Rather than just whiskey, bitters, and sugar, I use a cinnamon-infused simple syrup to make this classic cocktail just a bit different.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 1 serving |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 1 serving |
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 ounce dark rum, Zacapa brand preferred
- 1 ounce bourbon, Elijah Craig brand preferred
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice cubes
- 1 Large ice cube, for serving
- 1 orange twist, for garnish
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add the cinnamon bark syrup, rum, bourbon and bitters. Fill with ice cubes and mix by holding the spoon like a pen and stirring clockwise. To serve, place a large ice cube into a glass and strain. Run the orange twist around the rim, add to the cocktail and serve.
- In a saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Break up the cinnamon bark (sticks), add to the simple syrup mixture, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cool, and strain.
Reviews
This recipe presents an excellent twist to the traditional old fashion recipe by mixing it with the fantastic flavor of Zacapa rum.