In its classic version, an old-fashioned is made of whiskey, sugar and a few dashes ofbitter, accompanied by a zest of orange.
In this version of the old-fashioned, we had fun replacing the sugar with maple syrup from Distillerie 1769, which is aged in bourbon oak barrels.
Note that you could use any other maple syrup to make this cocktail recipe.
Photo credit: Ariane Simard-Picard
To make this cocktail, we also used a mixing glass and lots of ice to thin the mixture and bind the ingredients together.
The result is a very cold old fashioned cocktail with an almost creamy texture.
Here is the technique to make a perfect old-fashioned
- Once the cocktail ingredients (except cherries) are added to the mixing glass, top off with ice.
- Take a visual measurement of the liquid.
- Using a large spoon, swirl in the glass (stirring) until the liquid has doubled.
- All that’s left to do is serve using a cocktail strainer to hold the ice cubes.
Another tip:
To keep a cocktail glass cold, you can put it in the refrigerator or freezer while you prepare the cocktail.
No room in the fridge? You can also fill the glass with ice while preparing the cocktail. When you are ready to serve, empty the glass of ice before pouring the cocktail.
Old-fashioned with a maple twist
An old-fashioned where maple syrup replaces sugar
Ingredients
- 2 oz Canadian whiskey
- ¼ oz of maple syrup
- 2-4 ml of aromatic bitter (ex. Angostura)
- Ice cream
Topping
- Cherry
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, pour the whisky and maple syrup.
- Add the bitter and stir a little.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Using a mixing spoon, make a few revolutions until the amount of liquid has doubled.
- In an old-fashioned glass or cocktail cup, place a cherry.
- Add the whiskey mixture to the glass. Use a cocktail strainer to strain the ice.
Notes
Recipe created by Manuel Perrier, cocktail training and development manager at Alambika