Old Fashioned: Rich, bold, and effortlessly cool | Cocktail Recipe

bourbon

🥗Healthier: rye whiskey

💰Cheaper: blended whiskey

Rye whiskey offers a spicier flavor, while blended whiskey is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, and honey is often less expensive.

Start by making a classic old fashioned cocktail.

Add 3 tablespoons of whole coffee beans to a cup of rum and let it sit for about 8 hours, checking in every 4 hours.

Add 1 teaspoon of demera sugar to the mixture.

Use syrup instead of a bitters-soaked sugar cube for a smoother mouthfeel.

Add 1 large ice cube to a double old fashioned glass.

Strain the cocktail into the glass with the ice cube.

Clean up the edges of the orange peel and express the citrus oils into the surface of the drink.

Rub the orange peel around the rim and drop it into the drink.

Cooking Techniques

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