Cold Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

An Old Fashioned is one of my favorite classic cocktails, but I also love Espresso Martinis. The below recipe is my vision for combining them both. Enjoy!

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Why is the Cocktail Called an Old Fashioned?

The origin of the Old Fashioned cocktail is somewhat disputed. According to Wikipedia, the tale goes something like this. The word cocktail was originally defined in the early 1800s as a drink made of spirits, bitters, water, and sugar. As the art of bartending became more complex, patrons would ask for the original cocktail, before more ingredients started being added. They asked for… an ‘old fashioned’ cocktail.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Cold Fashioned?

• Double Old Fashioned Glasses | The drink is in the name! These cut crystal glasses are perfect for this cocktail. They’re pricey but gorgeous and make great gifts!
• Jigger | Part of any well-equipped bar.
• Muddler | Getting those orange flavors into the drink enhances the cocktail.
• Large Ice Cube Mold | The larger the ice cube, the slower it will melt and helps to not water down the cocktail

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Cold Fashioned Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 orange slice
• 4 cubes of sugar
• 3 dashes bitters
• 1 oz brandy (I prefer Korbel)
• 8 oz cold brew (not concentrate)
• 2 maraschino cherries

Directions

1. Place sugar cubes, ½ an orange slice, and bitters in an old-fashioned glass
2. Muddle dissolving the sugar and releasing the orange oil
3. Add ice cube, brandy, and cold brew
4. Garnish with ½ an orange slice and 2 cherries

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