How to Make The Perfect Old Fashioned
Wow your guests this Christmas with a flaming twist on this classic cocktail
The perfect blend of sweet and bitter, nothing says winter like a warming old fashioned.
Makes
one
Time:
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sugar syrup
- 2 dashes of bitters
- Pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt
- 60ml whiskey or bourbon
- Orange
- Soda water (optional)
- Garnish
- Rosemary and cinnamon stick
Method
Start by soaking the rosemary and cinnamon stick in some high proof spirit for a few minutes – this will be the flaming part of the cocktail.
Take a tumbler and add the sugar, bitters and Maldon Smoked Sea Salt, stirring together. Then fill the glass with ice and add the whiskey or bourbon and stir again. Add a splash of soda water if you like and a slice of orange.
Then take the soaked rosemary and cinnamon stick and carefully balance on the rim of the drink. Use a lighter or matches to ignite them – they should flame and smoke. The smell of the smoked rosemary and cinnamon add Christmassy notes to your cocktail.
