Biscuit Fashioned - A Unique Twist on the Classic Cocktail
Biscuit Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Macallan 12 Years Double Cask
- 15 ml biscuit syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
- Large ice cube
- if necessary add a little soda
Preparation:
1. Start by making the biscuit syrup. This can be done by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, add the crumbled biscuit and heat it until the sugar is completely dissolved. Strain it to remove the biscuit pieces. Let it cool before using.
2. Add bourbon, biscuit syrup and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
3. Stir the ingredients together with ice until the glass feels cool.
4. Strain the mixture over a large ice cube in a tumbler glass.
5. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry on top.
Garnish: Lemon Peel
Glass: Tumbler Glass / Old Fashioned Glass
Flavor profile:
This cocktail offers an inviting blend of sweetness from bourbon and the unique, warm flavor of biscuit syrup.
It's a nice twist on a classic Old Fashioned, with the biscuit syrup adding a homey, comfortable note.
It is balanced with the bitter touch of Angostura, and the freshness of the orange slice adds a bit of liveliness.
The Biscuit Fashioned is a cocktail that is suitable for all seasons. It is perfect for cozy winter evenings, but can also serve as an unexpected surprise at summer cocktail parties.
