Hello Cocktail Clan. Today we are going to talk about a cocktail that has a bit of a punch and give you a nice flavor of Honey to follow. I am talking about a Gold Rush Old-Fashioned. The key to this cocktail is the Barrel Proof Bourbon to pack that punch and then Honey Syrup to give you the sweet honey flavor. Honey Syrup is easy to make so don’t be afraid of it. Check this blog post out.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz barrel proof bourbon
- .75 oz Honey Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange Peel for Garnish
Instructions:
- Take a mixing glass and add Ice
- Then Add the Barrel Proof Bourbon, Honey Syrup, and Bitters
- Give this a stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Grab a rocks glass with a large ice cube
- Strain the concoction in the mixing glass into the rocks glass
- Espress the Orange Peel over the rocks glass and twist and garnish
Tools:
Mixing Glass
Bar Spoon
Jigger
Dasher Bottle
Rocks Glass
Tasting Notes:
Sipping this old-fashioned, the first thing you will taste is the bourbon. This is why you use barrel proof to be a bourbon forward cocktail. Then as you take your sip to the back of your mouth you will taste the honey and maybe a touch of cinnamon. Then the hug comes. Not a big one but, you know you are drinking a stiff cocktail. It tastes very smooth overall.
Conclusion:
This cocktail gives you a reason to pull out the Cask / Barrel proof bourbon you have that you don’t like to sip neat or on ice. Easy to make and packs a punch on flavors.
The Cocktail Clan
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