Hey everyone! I realize the E.H. Taylor is quite pricey - it's gone up significantly in recent days (I can't even find it anymore). Just a quick note that you do not have to use this; use your favorite bourbon/whiskey (Very Old Barton is an affordable higher proof alternative). You do want a relatively decent spirit as it is a simple cocktail, but use what works for you! Your drink, your bottle, your choice. Cheers 🥃😊✌️

@bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, just checked it out on line here in Australia & it's $299 a bottle. Wow.... might try a different one! Thanks for sharing, just got a new subscriber.

@DasFlashyMan

3 жыл бұрын

As someone who also loves to use EHT Small Batch in old fashioneds, John J Bowman Single Barrel is a nice substitute and may be easier to find for a lot of people. It's not any cheaper ($50 where I'm at compared to $45 for the EHT), but it tastes pretty close to EHT and the other Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 stuff.

@paulhue86

3 жыл бұрын

I have found that "loud" spirits make better foundations for cocktails, rather than spirits that are easy to sip. E H Taylor is a very nice sipper all on its own; I would expect it to deflate a bit adding even unrefined sugar. I find reliable success using spirits that are at least a bit rough to sip on their own, and when combined into a cocktail, calm down nicely just enough to support the cocktail.

@lelenbates3367

3 жыл бұрын

I picked up a bottle a Stagg Jr when I was was working in MS and saw it on the shelf in a hole in the wall liqueur store. It is 132.3 proof aka 66.15% abv and it was horrible, meaty, and musky when I tried to sip it and and did not do well with water. I looked up what to use it for and found an old fashioned as the only suggestion. This whiskey makes the best old fashioned I have ever had, big bold, and full of flavor. i luckily found another bottle as a backup, but my favorite cocktail bourbon is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond 100 proof which I recently saw on sale for $12.98 in PA, but can normally be found for around $16. It is a tasty bourbon and I would definitely pay double it's asking price, it is great also for a whiskey sour.

@DasFlashyMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@lelenbates3367 Anyone who uses Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is okay by me. One of the best values in bourbon along with Wild Turkey 101

I was at a bar once, and I heard an older gentleman order an old fashioned. While waiting, he looked straight at me and said "I'm so old, when I first started drinking, these were just called fashioned's". I'll never forget that joke.

@carlomorales9348

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to use this on younger folks when I get old

@awedamnitscam84

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious😂

@scottmroberts

2 жыл бұрын

Genius. Still laughing.

@JulieWallis1963

2 жыл бұрын

I’m old enough to use this joke, and I shall. I’m lounging on my sofa, in pain, having just had some fairly invasive and very painful surgery. (Nothing serious, just fixing a broken nose and deviated septum) but I’m on a Caribbean cruise in less than a month and I shall be drinking lots . I will definitely use this joke.

@censusgary

2 жыл бұрын

That joke is as old as the drink itself. Mind you, I’m not complaining; I love me a classic joke.

Got fixated on the clock in the background. Stuck at 5, because 'it's always 5 o'clock somewhere' Nice touch. Subbed.

@meshiemeshmesh

3 жыл бұрын

What does it mean ?

@nvsportscards7199

3 жыл бұрын

@@meshiemeshmesh People usually start drinking after 5pm. The clock is stuck at 5, meaning, it's always time to drink.

@marasd

3 жыл бұрын

good catch haha

@practicaliching2311

29 күн бұрын

That's a Victorian era old lady rule that people shouldn't drink until 5pm. It only applies to us if we are drinking with the Queen of England or Barbara Bush. Bet even the queen of England had a fifth of good Irish whiskey or brandy in her desk drawer that she pulled out at noon tea time.

I don't even drink alcohol, but I love passionate people on KZread sharing their knowledge and passion.

I’ll tell you what revolutionizes the Old Fashioned: Black Walnut Bitters. I went on my honeymoon last year to Alaska and I went to a fancy restaurant. It was a slow night so the bartender came over to our table personally to ask about drinks. My go to is an Old Fashioned, so I asked for one. She asked if I had any nut allergies which I thought was weird. She brought our drinks and I told her it was the best Old Fashioned I’d ever had. She revealed her Black walnut bitters secret to me and now I don’t drink them at home any other way. But it’s rare I find a bars that carries the bitters

@ohnoitsagoose

Ай бұрын

That sounds DELICIOUS.

I've been experimenting with the Old Fashioned lately and what I've found taste the best for me is replacing the sugar cube or demerara with a bar spoon of pure maple syrup. The sweet maple notes with the bourbon is absolutely incredible and now my preferred old fashioned.

@alfonsomunoz4424

3 жыл бұрын

Alex... THAT is a great idea!

@HK-fj1si

3 жыл бұрын

Maple syrup is exactly what I was taught at my first bar job, and if you have a smoke gun I can’t recommend it enough

@MrMelonMan96

3 жыл бұрын

I have to try that cause I don't make cocktails often enough to go around making batches of simple syrup

@ashevillebrewerssupply1235

3 жыл бұрын

Going home to try this right now.

@michaelsharma-crawford7299

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve used maple syrup that’s been aged in bourbon barrels.

I want one

@leahanderson1576

3 жыл бұрын

You must try it. This and Boston Sour is the best ever!!! I think.

@swankswag

3 жыл бұрын

@@leahanderson1576 anything from Beantown Blows!

@gd8313

3 жыл бұрын

I just had 4

@kimmypresley6621

3 жыл бұрын

Same. 🙂

@user-zy9yg2eu5t

3 жыл бұрын

"I wAnT oNe"

Enjoying one now, followed your recipe to the letter, including made my own Demerara syrup. Best old fashioned I’ve ever had. Seriously. Thanks Anders, a home run!

@eiriknordahl5112

2 жыл бұрын

It simply does not get better than this!! the Demerara syrup ( rich ) makes perfection!

I like this channel because you explain WHY you do each step and include each ingredient. Really makes the video very informative!

This looks like a seriously underrated channel

@inthebag84

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is my first video I've watched, and I was thinking the same thing. Just became a subscriber!

@shanedavis22

3 жыл бұрын

It also looks like you seriously need an old fashioned...welcome aboard!

@simonkeupon

3 жыл бұрын

@@inthebag84 +1

@MrManualBreathing

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I guarantee this channel will grow significantly over the next year or so, assuming he keeps putting out good content.

@gabrielmatichard3962

2 жыл бұрын

yeah agreed i have faith in this channel

A drink for any occasion! I could see someone drinking one at breakfast and wouldn’t bat an eye, because I’d be drinking one too.

I’ve been using this recipe for a while and I love it. My dad is a big Old Fashioned fan so I made him one and got him hooked. I told him to watch this video to make his own and then he told all his friends. It’s a massive chain reaction.

I have made a hundred old-fashioneds and always felt it wasn't quite right. Not as good as it was supposed to be. Your recipe is IT!!! Totally awesome and completely satisfying!! I love it! It's all the tweaks and subtle details that make the difference. Thank you, Anders!

I made one with a spoon Demerara-Sugar, three dashes Angostura and 80 ml Rum. I like it.

I use black label last 10 years , my ultimate favorite

I had a little party tonight and used this exact recipe. 100% of my guests who had the old fashioned said it was the best they'd ever had.

My favorite and go-to cocktail. I recently started trying higher proof Bourbons and enjoy the cocktail even more now. Fantastic content and entertainment. Thanks for all the great videos. Definitely deserving of way more subs. Cheers!

I love a great Old Fashioned! I personally make it differently. I use orange bitters, maple syrup and Makers Mark 46 ! 🔥🔥🔥

@jasonm1061

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a bottle of Makers Mark 46 today. Going to be opening it up tomorrow and trying this.

@Mysoline1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonm1061 how was it

@aBITofRMO

2 жыл бұрын

Love using maple syrup on my old fashioned !!

@masontrupe9047

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I use Crown Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup and it’s still sweet but really enhances my whisky old fashioned

@charitysteveboisseau5989

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like Maker's Mark, I prefer Bulleit. But I always use orange bitters and just started using maple syrup, too. Soooo good.

Tried the black walnut bitters for the first time recently. Brings a really nice nuttiness that compliments the orange.

I was recently at a restaurant that has a bar. Apparently the "bartender" was actually not a bartender. She was a waitress who was taught how to make the items from the drinks menu. I ordered an old fashioned, and had to teach them how to make it. I just showed them this video. It turned out great, and they learned a new cocktail.

@Daniel-tj6mc

2 жыл бұрын

LOL ive been thrown in that situation as a waiter and thats why im here.

@gretchengeorge5302

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you. Now you’re a bartender.

@rw5622

Жыл бұрын

I mean that's what a bartender is. You don't have to be like this guy and transform your whole persona, clothes, tattoos, and facial hair to look like a typical hipster bartender. Just KZread some drinks recipes and give it a shot with some friends.

@a-aron4tw849

Жыл бұрын

I bet she REALLY appreciated you telling her how to do her job

@marks.3303

Жыл бұрын

@@rw5622 Feel better now?

These videos make my heart so happy! Off to go day drink and make this right now! Cheers Anders and Azusa 🤗 for another great video!

Made my first old fashioned with this recipe today and it turned out real good! I used Knob Creek bourbon and Barrel Roll Demerara syrup 🤗

@jsgoudy

2 жыл бұрын

Knob Creek is the way to go. Using something as good as EH Taylor in a cocktail is almost criminal. That should only be drank neat.

Wow! I got a lot of compliments on this cocktail. This is a confidence builder for me that I can do these drinks, Thanks, Anders

This definitely one of my go to drinks, but a couple of days ago I watched your rusty nail cocktail video and I'm really enjoying that drink. So simple and so good, but yeah the old fashion is great.

@svenkuffer4512

2 жыл бұрын

Where i come form, rusty nail is 1/2 tabasco 1/2 vodka

the orange wedge really interesting touch, with NO muddle, have to try that. i always use some orange bitters with the angostura so i get my orange that way, plus i prefer lemon peel to orange so i never have an orange wedge available....ill add the wedge next time instead of orange bitters and see what happens. The high end bourbon or rye for the O.F is crucial, especially bonded or overproof like Col. Taylor. The O.F. is all about bring out the flavor of the spirit, not disguising it - well done.

I find using maple syrup taste so much better than simple syrup for some of the drinks. Thanks for sharing these great cocktail recipes! 🤩

I had an old fashioned made for me at a bourbon distillery and this is exactly how they made it. Probably not the most traditional, but the best! I've tried it with rye and bourbon and they're both delicious!

Great tutorial. I love making them with a peated whiskey, it's a great addition to the flavour profile.

I like the garnish simple but still looks fancy👏🏼

This was the first cocktail I made myself and it never disappoints!

I had a Rum Old Fashioned for the first time the other day and it was amazing. This is absolutely my favorite cocktail!

Wow, I watch every one of Ander's videos for 2 years and it started with this one.. and the fact that it has 1.5mil+ views in June 2022 is just awesome. Congrats Anders! (now to go make an Old Fashioned)

This looks so good. I usually squeeze orange peel and put it into the glass at the end before I stir. This is the first time I've seen a chunk of orange being used, interesting.

@bigtip8371

2 жыл бұрын

I've also played around with variations and I've found 2 dashes of Orange bitters in addition is a nice touch as well...

Crazy how i went from slinging drinks as a bartender in a sports bar to really appreciating the art of creating a cocktail.i love a good old fashioned! tonight i went out and i ordered one ..i got a glass full of ice and whisky lol yours look amazing cant wait to try this

@Louied616

Жыл бұрын

So I’m new to bartending and I thought going to the clubs was going to be my go to but this is effing amazing!!!! It’s a craft and I’m starting to love it even more!!!!!

I had some fresh peaches when I made one with brown sugar. That’s been a favorite combo while I experimented with different whiskeys. 🤙🏽

I made one out of Red Label the other day because that was all I had left. But i discovered that a smokey old fashioned tastes fantastic. Well worth a try

Got suggested this video after subscribing to your channel for the last year or so (I guess I'm running out of backlog!) and I gotta say, this is still a really high quality video, but you can tell that you've been evolving and improving over time! You still maintain the conversational flow you see here, but it's so much more polished, and paced well. Keep up the great work!

I have never had one. I am thinking the “no wash” version would be right up my alley.

My favorite! whenever we find any variation of it in any bar we review for our videos I always go for it

My favorite drink. Such simplicity but so good.

This guy knows what he's doing. I do like the classic sugar cube method, but I'm glad he acknowledges how it makes for a drink that gets sweeter as you get to the bottom; for me that's actually a pleasant quality of the drink when made with the cube instead of a syrup. Great recipe though, it's all about the simplicity of enjoying quality ingredients.

I have actually used a heavily reduced maple syrup that I tapped myself in place of the sugar and it is awesome….

First drink I've made personally through your recipe and damn it was great. Started making it a few minutes from midnight and lifted the glass to Cheers with family right at 2023. Thanks 🎉

I always love a Rye old fashioned, But another really fun one I make is the exact same recipe only using barrel rested gin as the spirit. The flavors of the gin add a lot, and pair well with everything else

As a bourbon drinker, this is my favorite cocktail. Adding a Luxardo cherry (or two) really puts it over the top! :)

@JoeOh100

Жыл бұрын

yup! always two cherries for me also!

your simple "to the bar!" joke, then turn to camera and "are you comin?" got me good. subbed

Knowing how to make a great cocktail is a must have skill.

Mad props for mentioning the mezcal old fashioned! I swap in agave syrup and orange bitters in mine, and the smokiness is lovely. 🙂🍊

The secret to my favorite old fashioned (at least when I make my own) is a lemon peel instead of orange. I'm always amazed at how much more I like it

I started asking for Old Fashions back in late 2019 when out for the evening with my wife - who prefers a good Chardonnay or a Gin and Tonic - then Covid hit and we were stuck at home - then I had to try to recreate what I would get when out at a good bar. Have experimented with a number of whiskeys, bourbons, and rye. Tried a variety of sugars, ice, oranges, cherries, and bitters. Finally settled on Four Roses for my bourbon. I make my own simple syrup with organic cane sugar - 2 parts - one part water, and once it has simmered for 15 minutes I add in orange peels to get a small flavor of orange in my simple syrup. Let that simmer for 15-20 minutes - then strain into a bottle - cap it and put it in the fridge. I use Angostura bitters - just two shakes - and the Luxardo cherries. I do muddle the simple syrup with the bitters and the cherries - add my block ice and pour the bourbon over the ice - stir to get it good and cold and sip away. Great job explaining the technique and why each step is important to get it right. And appreciate that you urge us to experiment - since we all have different tastes and what makes a great drink is purely up to who is drinking.

@JoelyPera

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your recipe! Gonna make it for Father's Day!

@tomjodis8670

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoelyPera Good luck - let me know how it turns out. Drink well.

@AndersErickson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom! Love the recipe and your process. Cheers!

@mikev.2945

3 жыл бұрын

I like this method and will try it, thank you! Also, I cannot even think of having an Old Fashioned or Manhattan without Luxardo cherries..

@jonathanwilliams1974

2 жыл бұрын

The orange syrup is a nice touch. Well done.

Got some of the tools from your ‘Tools’ video and made my first cocktail/Old Fashioned. It turned out really good. I’m looking forward to trying out the directional ice making this weekend. I’m looking forward to your future videos and learning to make new cocktails from you!

Best old fashion in a minute. Made the syrup with natural sugar cubes, tasted great

Sugar doesn’t dissolve very well in alcohol, so I usually pour 5ml or so cold water on the sugar cube before muddling. Waaaay more effektive than saturating it in bitters. Then it’s a few dashes of Angostura and orange bitters and 60ml rye. Then I finish with some orange peel, and if I don’t have that I shave some nutmeg on top.

I stumbled upon adding a shot of amaretto to the above recipe. Takes the flavor to another level!

@DougZbikowski

3 жыл бұрын

Evidentially Knob Creek was already on to this. Called it a "New Fashioned".. www.knobcreek.com/our-cocktails/new-fashioned/

@hammer911tube

3 жыл бұрын

It would be a Godfather/Old Fashioned then:)

I’m new to bartending and I gotta say thank you for the video, this helped me so much!!!! I thought going to the clubs to work was my go to but this is a craft and I’m honestly falling in love with it!!!!! Thank you for the info!!!!!!

Fantastic! I think this will be my drink for the summer of 2021. Thank God I kept my giant round ice cube mold.

Just hit my recommended today. Personal favorite old fashioned recently is Smith & Cross rum, Angostura, and honey syrup. Go heavy on the Angostura. Smith & Cross is a Jamaican style rum and the funky ripe banana aroma/flavor of the rum really appreciates being rounded out with some sweetness and bitterness. Like spiced banana bread in a glass, but in the cleanest possible way.

@word42069

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a decent little selection of rum at this point (including Smith&Cross as well as Appleton Estate) and will have to give it a try. Can’t say I had too much of an appreciation for good rum until my Jamaican roommate in college gifted me a great little bottle. Love love love the banana funk it can offer and it is essential in the Tiki realm. I’m a rye & bourbon man at heart but I’ve never met a cocktail I didn’t like and Mai Tai’s, Painkillers, etc. are always welcome escapes for me.

@VenerableBede2510

Жыл бұрын

That’s dynamite

Anders, lately, instead of sugar or simple syrup, I've been using the ginger syrup that I learned how to make from your channel, and frankly, it's my new favorite Old Fashioned

@rcwilson6106

Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. Thanks for the inadvertent tip!

I googled "old fashion" and this was the 3rd recommended option. I love that this channel has grown so well!

i'm starting a bar now ! i'm a chef but always wanted to learn about cocktails. I guess now is the time to start.

Made a few today for a friend and my wife. Used Buffalo Trace , and it was delicious. This channel has been a revelation for me, and has reawakened my desire to create tasty cocktails. Thank you

Agave nectar (dark) is a great sweetener, as it give a hint of that caramel note and is much more reliable and dissolvable.

I had an old fashion for the first time about 2 weeks ago, and I loved it 🥰 i will be making my own at home, thanks for the video

My wife isn't a whiskey or bourbon fan (although I definitely am), so I started making Calvados Old Fashioneds a while back. I use Angostura Orange bitters and a lighter sugar syrup - delicious and well worth a try.

I use maple syrup in place of the sugar cube. Knob Creek is my personal favorite bourbon to use.

@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant

3 жыл бұрын

I could see that as long as its real maple syrup and not maple flavoured corn syrup.

@Indubidably0

3 жыл бұрын

@@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant Absolutely.

@AM-hf9kk

3 жыл бұрын

That demerara syrup has me wondering if Molasses would be good...

@Indubidably0

3 жыл бұрын

@@AM-hf9kk ooo that's a good idea.

@Astral_Alchemist

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds really good! I've been thinking of using ginger syrup to add a bit of a twist in the flavour

got to love a good bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillers. in my hometown of Frankfort KY.

Ive easily made 5-6000 of these bad boys and this was the only one ive seen that was done in the correct manner. Bravo sir.

My absolute favorite drink ever!! I used to drink Scotch, then moved to Islays, after I met bourbon have not looked back. I was not a fan of cocktails but have finally realized there's a better world out there. Still enjoy my bourbon neat por on the rocks. Got into mixing and it has been a huge success at family events! Cheers and keep up the excellent weekly videos. My wife is a true follower and got hooked a few friends as well😂

Been making old fashions for 42 years.. taught by old timer. For most applications large ice isn't possible and not even thought of when the old fashioned was invented. Simple syrup is almost always the way to go, we always muddled the fruit (orange slice and cherry) with the bitters on top after putting simple syrup in the glass. Top with ice fill with whisky, serve. Never ever had a complaint, but did receive many compliments.

@msjones3792

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely taste better when muddled with raw sugar cubes, you're cheating yourself. I do muddled the orange n cherry with the sugar cube, that's does enhance the flavor

@johnfudge8393

2 жыл бұрын

“That’s the way we’ve always done it” is literally the worst reason for doing it that way. And Demerara syrup is the way to go because it’s thicker than simple syrup (2 parts sugar to 1 part water as opposed to simple which is even parts) so it maintains the consistency of the drink better. Also, Imo cherries are for manhattans not old fashioned, but if you are gonna use it never ever muddle it- you shouldn’t need that much fruit to cover up the taste of a poorly made cocktail

@cameronline3780

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnfudge8393 well the name of the drink is literally old fashion. And it’s one of the oldest cocktails which means you should probably make it traditionally to make it the “right way”, the rest are just variations

@michaelmyers9720

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnfudge8393 It is your opinion, let's just leave it at that.

@Aujedi

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so funny how everyone thinks their version is the best or right way. Typical bartender banter 😂

Watching in 2021 and I see him make an old fashioned with EH Taylor and my heart is skipping beats 😂 Great stuff none the less man! Those bottles are going for hundreds of dollars on the secondary market

@Jake_venture

3 жыл бұрын

yeah would not be mixing the only bottle of EHT i've managed to find into an old fashioned

@johngordon2518

2 жыл бұрын

This..

For the orange flavor, I use angostura orange for one or two of the splashes. Also pretty good.

This is a great drink. There are many different ways to make this one. One version that lead me to experimenting with Old Fashioned recipes (and Manhattans) on my own was the Old Fashioned made by The Chart House. Thanks for sharing your recipe. The fork you were using on the intro to chip the ice looked very similar to a leather stitching punch (with 3 prongs). My favorite bitters are: Angostura, cardamon, chocolate, orange. Cheers.

Maple syrup and black walnut bitters, with either bourbon or rum as your spirit. Soooo delicious. I'd imagine that orange would go great with it as well!

@eddiejacobs6170

4 ай бұрын

Stir that up using a cinnamon stick next time, it takes it to another level

@eddiejacobs6170

4 ай бұрын

And yes the orange slice does go well

Just had one at Hershey Park. It featured peanut butter whiskey and a rye for the spirits, then a Reese's cup and cherry for the sweetness, bitters unknown but they were in there. The peanut butter whiskey had it's own sweetness and really worked well with an otherwise dry cocktail. I highly recommend anyone try it if they make it out that way.

@shariwuebben7280

Жыл бұрын

I had one at a bar in Chicago, alled a peanut butter cup old fashioned. Rye, peanut butter whiskey, cream. De cacao instead of imple syrup, and chocolate bitters!

I make my simple syrup out of just 1:1 regular sugar and water, boiled. I'm going to have to try the 2:1 demerara. Looks like turbinado is easier to find so it'll likely be that. The Woodford orange and spiced cherry bitters compliment nicely. I'll usually do a few of the orange and a couple of the cherry together. If you want a little extra bite, a teaspoon of the juice out of Ole Smoky cherries (and a couple cherries as well) works well.

Never gets old.

I've had good luck using agave syrup for the sweetener, and I've even used maple syrup during the winter months for an interesting flavor. Ryes work well for these too. I've also gotten in the habit of using a dash or two of Fee Brothers orange bitters instead of the orange slice since it gives that very nice orange kick while keeping the drink totally clear and un-clouded.

@firebirdlover4460

2 жыл бұрын

I use agave syrup too. Tastes great

@rothritter

2 жыл бұрын

I used to use just maple and recently tried raw organic agave nectar. It surprised me and was much better than I was expecting. Another tool in my arsenal.

@neukin

5 ай бұрын

agave syrup is the way

That's my favorite cocktail; it is very easy to make and can be varied with different bitters or a squeeze of orange. Second it lasts a long time and really brings out the layers of flavor in a bourbon over the time you sip it. And the dark golden brown color is just to pretty. I use brown sugar and a tiny splash of water for mine, just cause I have that around anyways. For the bourbon I like "Woodford Reserve"; don't like it pure, but in the old fashioned the caramel notes I get with the brown sugar are just delicious.

@declinox

Жыл бұрын

I just came across this video and am enjoying one made the same way you described... I made the syrup with light brown sugar, Angostura bitters, Woodford Reserve, and one of those little 'Halos' oranges (which had been sitting around a while so I could call them 'aged'). This one is great, but I'm looking forward to trying one with maple syrup.

Cannot wait to try this recipe!

best cocktail ever! can't live even a day without it

I made about 30 old fashions the other night with added maple syrup (for the holiday boost) and this is almost the exact recipe i used, I do like to add just a splash of soda though. I also never pulverise, I just muddle for the juice and essence.

@sarahdee374

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how this eould be using date syrup instead of the sugar syrup or maple syrup? Date syrup has a nice slightly caramel flavor.

My fav variation of Old Fashioned: Rye + Quantreau (or Triple Sec if not available) + Angostura Bitters. Perfection. The Quantreau (or triple sec) takes the sugar+orange role, and it's easy and delicious.

@stevenharris811

11 ай бұрын

Agree! Thats also my go to receipt

A favorite of my grandfather. He only used Makers Mark and won over my Dad and my uncles. Cheers and thanks.

Thanks for this. Recipe really works and great to have the measurements to use as a base.

I love using a good maple syrup in my old fashioneds. It has that slight burnt sugar taste. So good.

@globalnova

2 жыл бұрын

oooh i must try this

@msjones3792

2 жыл бұрын

You try that with a smokey old fashion, it would be amazing!

I use scotch in mine, preferably laphroiag 10 year, Nice Smokey flavor

Thanks for this! I’ve been struggling to make an Old Fashioned for myself that I enjoyed. This recipe did the trick. Delicious!

Tried it tonight. It. Was. Amazing!

Anders, thank you for this video. I grew up in a Scots Irish family where Whiskey, or (Whisky if you asked my grandmother) was a bit of a religion. And when I came of age, we drank it neat and as kind of a tradition obsessed guy, I never really deviated from that. I'm 52 now and a writer and do a bit of traveling and the idea of having a go to cocktail intrigues me. Your explanations and reasonings for your choices made all the difference for me and I am going to give this one a try, both here at home and next time I am out. Thanks again and I will pop back to let you know what I think.

@myksmith

2 жыл бұрын

I have whisky in both forms, and both are amazing. Just don't use your fancy single cask / single malts for Old Fashioneds. The subtleties of a fine whisky will get dampened, but a high quality blend is perfect. (Low quality whisky is never worth it. ;) Also, although my primary drink is an amazing single malt, when I go for an old fashioned, I prefer a bourbon.

@alangeorgebarstow

2 жыл бұрын

Your grandmother was spot-on and knew what she was talking about. Whisky (no 'e') is reserved for proper Scotch, especially the unimprovable single malts, i.e. the best spirit on the planet. "Whiskey" (with a 'e') is reserved for all those lesser spirits that are from anywhere but Scotland.

Brandy Old Fashioned’s are a Wisconsin staple. The crazy part is Wisconsin drinks more brandy (amongst other libations) more than any state in the union. Had to show a bartender in Seattle how we make them here in Wisconsin. He loved it!!! Great channel!!!

@TheBlomberFactory

3 жыл бұрын

For some reason everyone started muddling the orange in cherry. I hear it happened in the 90s when TGIF style bars started getting more popular. They shifted all these drinks making them more sweet

I had this drink many different ways. My favorite is with Rye. And at home I use plum bitters and it's delicious. Also, I often make it with Applejack.

By far my favorite cocktail.

My family recepie is a completly different story, we mix two teaspoons of white sugar, with a little of marrasquino cherry syrup, four Angostura dashes, ice cubes, 2 oz of bourbon and on the top we put two orange wedges and a marrasquino cherry. We serve it with two cut straws and with them we smash and mix everything, having an explotion of delicious flavors. We just love it.

@petmycat2720

2 жыл бұрын

Correct...Pulp has to be in it muddled.

@AL-pk2mu

2 жыл бұрын

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Why does KZread recommend this to me at 9:00am. Now I want a cocktail!

New to your channel and I made this old fashioned last night. It was amazing!! Love your channel. Thank you

I've always used more classic recipes with sugar cubes, but since I added this recipe to the menu, I've managed to make the old one the best-selling cocktail at the restaurant I'm responsible for. Thanks

The best Old Fashioned I've ever had was in The Fairmont Hotel in Montreal, Canada. They used a mix of Barbados Rum and Bourbon (plus simple syrup & bitters). Absolutely fantastic. Had 3 before I knew what hit me lol. Definitely interested in trying it with your simple syrup.

@willharding8319

2 жыл бұрын

That is not an old fashioned.

my old-fashioned secret is to use luxardo maraschino cherries (1 cherry, and a small spoon of the preserved syrup) as the sweetener. gives an amazing rich, fruity flavor to the cocktail and the boubon-cherry flavor combination is sublime. I encourage everyone reading this comment to track down a jar of Luxardo cherries and try it out. They make incredible ice cream also.

@jasonm1061

2 жыл бұрын

I've made one with wild blue berry preserves, out of necessity for not having any sugar. It was actually really good.

@michaeltolchard6224

2 жыл бұрын

I use Luxardos and a little cherry syrup as well. Very tasty.

The cocktail of all cocktails!

Great job, Ander. A life well spent.