No objections to any of your choices, but I have a hack if you are lazy or don't have cherries or fruit. Make your own old fashioned simple syrup. Super easy and one batch will last ages in the fridge. For mine I add the dried orange and cherries directly to the syrup to get those hints. You can get dried Oranges and cherries at a very fancy shop called Trader Joes that work perfectly. For my syrup I use 3/4 cup of water 3/4 cup of sugar. 3-4 slices of dried oranges, 8-10 dried cherries. Put everything in a pyrex measuring cup microwave it until it boils and let steep until cooled. Super rich syrup with depth of the cherries and oranges. Takes no time and then you can riff on the other ingredients (I like Peychauds and Regan's Orange bitters). Cheers to Newfangled Old Fashioned.
Oh I like this idea. I mess with making an old fashioned many ways. but this is the first time I see someone make an old fashioned simple syrup. I like this idea. thanks and cheers
Loved the vid. I’ve used Grand Marinier in place of the simple syrup. Tip - pour the simple syrup in the jigger first, then the whiskey. The whiskey rinses the sticky syrup out of the jigger. 🥃🥃
I just made one...mind blown. It is absolutely fantastic. Best Old Fashioned I've ever had. It has such a richness to it with the maple syrup and the orange liquer. I'll be having mind this way from now on. Thanks!!!!
I've just found my new "go to" cocktail. The way Josh went through and explained each ingredient and its use and why and the look of anticipation on Erin's face as the drink was made looking forward to the end so she could have a sip was both priceless and funny. Great presentation and add me to the list of Old Fashioned fans. Just made my first one according to your recipe and it stood tall and proud. Thank you for the introduction. Just subscribed to your channel. Keep 'em coming!
This cocktail has many names in the cocktail books I have from the late 1800s through prohibition - 'The Canadian' is the name that shows up most often.
@@stuffandwhiskey True; we've done it a few times, and they usually don't have the cherry. That's one of the biggest problems with researching cocktail history - it all gets really murky with the same cocktail called multiple names, or multiple different cocktails using the same name.
I do the same thing with the cherry juice and typically use orange and angostura bitters along with simple syrup. Never thought of using maple syrup with Grand Marnier and will definitely try this! I do mix in a cocktail mixing glass with cubed ice and stir quickly for 30-45 seconds to blend and chill before straining into a cocktail glass with block ice. Thanks for the video!
My sugar is always Demerara thick syrup, but only add a quarter oz. Then I always add a half slice of orange to stirring container (not muddled) before I add ice and stir. Garnish with orange zest I’ve expressed over finished drink and then rubbed around glass edge, and also three Woodford Reserve bourbon cherries (a consensus choice during a cocktail cherry tasting with friends).
I've been drinking old fashions for over 50 years and learned how to make them in New Orleans from a guy who had been drinking them for 40 years before me. While ours are similar, I was taught that the order in which you add ingredients and how you do that makes a difference. Here is how I do it: 1) in a rocks glass add 1 tsp of simple syrup, but you do you (1: sugar to water boiled, home made from cane sugar) and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 dashes of Pichaud's (orange) bitters. Stir together until fully blended. 2)Add 2 to 2.5 oz whiskey of choice (over the years I have made this with bourbon, scotch and 151 Bacardi. Currently I like Old Grandad BnB or 114 or Knob Creek 7 yr Rye as I like the added spice from the rye. I've not found JTB in my market). Stir together until it goes clear and fully blended. 3) NOW, add single large ice cube and stir to chill. 4) For garnish I use navel orange slice and a cherry (usually maraschino) and express some orange oil from the peel over the rim, if I have it. My wife's uncle Bob, the man that taught me, also use to garnish with a piece of canned pineapple. chunk. He use to secure the garnish on a tooth pick and when the drinking was done for the evening the garnish went in the freezer until the next time. My wife, as a kid, use to steal the marinated cherries from his garnish, lol. Next time you are in the mood for an OF do a blind and compare my method to your. Let me know which you like better.
I do the same thing with the orange liqueur! It also started because I didn't have an orange on hand. I also make simple syrup with brown sugar instead of white sugar.
A couple of scant drops of very good quality real vanilla extract are another great secret ingredient to an Old Fashioned. And several makers now market dehydrated orange slice that get you most of the way there as a substitute for the orange twist, for aroma. Cheers.
I sometimes like to add the vanilla extract to the simple syrup. Also learned from a bartender add a little vodka to the simple syrup and it will last a lot longer. cheers
I generally use a small aerosolizer with an ounce of vodka and about 6 drops of food grade orange oil and spritz around the inside of the glass after building and stirring the drink. I think I'll give the grand Marnier a try. Also, maple syrup and black walnut bitters are made for one another. One more riff I do occasionally is use Starlight blackberry whiskey in place of my sugar component. It's a sweet, full proof whiskey that also works well with black walnut or chocolate bitters. Cheers!
Great episode, but all of them are great! I have made this exact Old Fashioned recipe many times, and it is excellent. The splash of Grand Marnier is an excellent addition. I also never have oranges, and as someone else suggested in another comment, I use candied orange slices from Trader Joes. You can sometimes find them at other grocery stores, too. I also only use the Luxardo cherries. If you haven't tried adding one or two dashes of Black Walnut Bitters to your Old Fashioned, you should try it sometime, too. It really compliments the Maple Syrup, and it adds depth to any version of the cocktail. If you are looking for a fun format to try, I have a suggestion. When I get a bourbon I have never tried before, besides trying it blind against similar bourbons (thanks to your channel and my wife for helping!), I try it 3 ways. I try it neat first. Then if it is over 100 Proof I will either pour it over a piece of ice or add water to proof it down to 100 proof to see how it changes the flavor. Then I make an Old Fashioned out of it. I know that to do this blind on your channel could be a bit complicated, although you could pre-batch it, but I have been surprised sometimes by how a bourbon I did not love neat was better with water or in a cocktail. Anyway, love your channel! You guys are the best.
2.5oz is a "martini pour" of liquor. We do martini pours of liquor for manhattans, old fashioneds, obviously martinis, and cosmos. Especially if they are top shelf. So the spirit is forward. 100%!
There’s loads of slight variations on this and I find it fun to play around with the recipe. I have used black walnut bitters with maple syrup and bourbon (especially double oaked) Another favorite is the Hunter cocktail which uses Herring’s cherry liqueur for the sugar source and Orange bitters with a luxardo cherry. Fantastic. I have also tried this with rye instead of bourbon. Lastly, I made a spiced Demerara simple syrup with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Used with bourbon and Orange bitters. Perfect for the holidays.
Love a good Old Fashioned. Can't wait to try it. The grand Mariner sounds yummy! My favorite is the Old Fashioned that Admiral Chester Nimitz served in Pearl Harbor during WWII, the CincPac Special. Two parts Bourbon, one part dark rum, a sugar cube and a stick of vanilla (I substitute Bourbon Vanilla paste).
I enjoy all your videos, but I love me an old fashioned. So this video was right up my alley. I love your version being classic and adding a little extra. I will need to try to make this one. thanks for sharing. cheers
Tillen or Tilden(?) Farms- Bada Bing cherries. Luxardo cherries, in my opinion, are a little mushy. The Bada Bings have a nice crunch. They make regular, rum and bourbon versions. All 3 are delicious, especially after soaking in your OF cocktail.
I use Cointreau... My daughter did a semester abroad for college where Cointreau is made. She brought us a bottle and my bar has not been without since. Don't care for the maple syrup, prefer demarara syrup.
For a Japanese twist on the old fashioned, the Grey Wolf: 2oz Japanese whiskey(hibiki harmony is great) 1/4 oz simple syrup 1/4 oz benedictine 1 dash plum vinegar 2 dashes angostura bitters
Brandy fan here, Cognac is fantastic. I’m not an old fashioned guy but I had my second old fashioned with rum and it was so good. If I want a whiskey cocktail, I’ll make a Vieux Carré.
Another great video! I enjoyed spending a few minutes with you both this evening. Josh, keep mixing your old fashioned to Erin's taste. Happy wife; happy life!
Love a good wild turkey 101 old fashioned. I also like using barrel proof bourbons because I like a spirit forward cocktail too (rebel has been my go to for that). For my sugar I use habanero infused honey. No real wrong way to do it unless you don’t use luxardo cherries
I buy a couple oranges, cut the rind off in sections and put them in my large ice cube trays. Fill with water and let sit at room temperature for a couple hours and then freeze. You can taste the citrus surprisingly quick.
El. Oh. El. This is literally the old fashioned I make, right down to the dash of cherry juice. Same constraints too. I don’t ever have reason to keep simple syrup at home nor an orange. 10/10 highly recommend.
For making my own syrups, I have on hand Orange Blossom Water. I have a bit in a spritz bottle for washing a rocks glass when making an old fashioned. I'll also occasionally use a dash of orange bitters in addition to the Angostura. That way I don't have to worry about keeping an orange on hand all the time.
Agreed! I much prefer my own mixed drinks. I like Old Fashioneds, but I much prefer Manhattan Ryes! Ryan Cecil turned my on to substituting walnut bitters and fresh maple syrup in the Old Fashioned recipe.
Ooh, you definitely got me wondering about this. I'm not equipped to make this up right now (no Grand Marnier) but whether I end up doing it or not I accord you points for both the orange liqueur and maple syrup. Very inspired!
Dannnggggg…. Now I’m gonna have to try with the Grande Mariner and maple syrup. I use WT 101 Rye, BT, WR for the most part and Luxardo cherries with some juice and the bitters, but use a sugar cube from time to time and the orange peel. Sounds and looks 🤤🥃!
It never came to mind what the 4 ingredients are (or should be) as spirit, sugar, water and bitters and ratio. You have opened something in me that needs exploration with trial and error. Wow, looking forward to my next drink(s).
Like you, I have built mine with maple syrup for several years now. Living in MN it just seems like the right thing to do 😊! However, I do prefer the black walnut bitters though. For a Friday night treat I will use a smoker on the deck occasionally! ❤Love your channel!!!
Mexican Coke and Eagle Rare with a Luxardo! I also use orange liquore in old fashions because of not having oranges on hand. In fact Chattanooga Whiskey just released an orange liquore that will be my go to for that! Great video do more cocktails!
That’s funny, my fiancée and I don’t get steak out anymore, either. Once I got serious about home cooking and mixology, a few years ago, there was no going back. It’s really rewarding for me to be able to provide that experience in the comfort of our home now! And company is always impressed😎 Definitely giving your OF recipe a try this weekend but I already know it’s going to be one for our cocktail recipe book! Cheers!🥃🥃
Bittermilk is a fantastic old fashioned mix!! If you want to keep things simple that’s perfect. And if you don’t want to pay for Luxardo cherries Tillen Farms Bada Bing cherries are awesome! Thanks for the info and new recipe!
Oohh - love the secret ingredient for the OF and will have to try! I'm in Cali and those orange orbs fall from the sky...but that sounds like a good option. Maple all day long...Cheers, y'all, and agree that the best steaks are the ones you make!
Love the variant on a classic. I will definitely try the GM. Never thought of the maple syrup. I have used Walnut bitters which have a Maple flavor. Subbed to learn more. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
I generally use maple syrup in my old fashioned as well. I also rarely have oranges, I rinse my glass with an Orange liqueur like if you were rinsing a glass with Absinthe for a Saerac. I use Gator Bite, a Satsuma orange liqueur from my home state of Louisiana.
You can save some money by making your own Luxardo cherries. Its quite easy to do, and makes quite a bit. There are several good recipes on line. I usually combine the best elements of 2 or 3 recepes. Fresh cherries are best, but I have made it with frozen. The cherries won't be as firm but the flavor is there.
It’s crazy that Wild Turkey would ever be hard to find! Here in California you can get it at the gas station. This video is awesome! I love old fashioned, and I think I’m pretty good at making one too.
My recipe is similar: -1792 full proof single barrel select -Strong Water maple pecan old cocktail syrup - A thin slice of FROZEN orange -A small splash of water
I agree, cocktails and steaks are much better made at home. I’ve been using sweet orange essential oil in my Old Fashions. I’ll have to give the Grand Marnier a try, I know it’s fantastic in margaritas.
I recommend trying the Liber and Co. Gum Syrup. It enhances the mouth feel. Also, try Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters or Dale DeGroff's Pimento Bitters
My favorite version 2.5oz EHT SmB 0.25oz Giffard Vanille De Madagascar 0.25oz Demerara syrup (adjust if you want sweater) 2-3 dash Ango 1 dash El guapo barrel aged vanilla bitter Stir over a rock, orange peel, luxardo cherry
So they mention ‘Elevating’ common drinks. I tend to experiment with that too. So him adding Gran Marnie wasn’t a big shock. My Moscow Mule: 2oz fav vodka Sprig of mojito mint -muddy 1/2 a lime juiced into mug with the pulp (approx 1/2oz) Here’s the secret success - 1/2 oz of Cointreau! 5oz Royal Jamaican ginger beer 2 ice. But Cointreau, gran marnia, triple sec (try each, see which you prefer) is an excellent ‘elevator’ to many drinks without being an overpowering addition.
Can’t wait to try this version. I also never order these out unless I’m thoroughly convinced they will make it right. OF Rye 100 or EW100 are my two staples here.
The Willett egg salad sandwich is possibly the best SANDWICH in the world. Hate egg salad sandwich, LOVE the Willett egg salad sandwich!!! At least as served at Willett.
Very similar to my recipe except I use Turkey 101, orange bitters and simple syrup. I make a Canadian old fashioned with maple syrup and Crown Royal. One thing - I’ve always been told it’s bad luck to have even numbers in your garnish, so please one cherry or three. I’m enjoying your channel.
Thanks for the video! Great tip on using maple syrup and Grand Marnier. I typically use Demerara syrup but will try maple syrup. I also use Rittenhouse Rye, it’s delicious in an OF. BTW: I’m exactly the same when comes to ordering OFs or steaks out. I reverse sear my steaks on my Traeger and they are awesome.
If I don't have fresh oranges, I usually use dried orange slices and a few dashes of orange bitters, but I'll try GM next time! For sweetener I usually just use blue agave.
A couple of years ago I had a craving for an Old Fashioned, but I didn’t have any oranges. I looked in my wife’s baking cabinet, and I found a bottle of McCormick Pure Orange Extract. I added two drops of that, and it worked perfectly. Now that’s part of my standard recipe. Oh, and I use pure Vermont maple syrup in place of simple syrup too.
I also used OGD 114 because I like a proofy inexpensive whiskey in my OF’s. I had a second with Still Austin Cask Strength Rye and it was fantastic as well. Thank you! I may never make simple syrup again.
Blasphemy on the Willett egg salad sandwich remark, Erin!!! Like I have said on the occasional “Post your Old Fashioned recipe” FB group post, I rarely make the same Old Fashioned twice…and I am very precise on say Paper Planes, Revolvers, sours, and Boulevardiers to keep it with whiskey. The whiskey can vary (often a barrel proof that doesn’t open up, though I do want to circle back to like a nice Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey 101 rye at some point). I have settled on a bar spoon of a homemade rich (2X) Demerara syrup (keeps for 6 months), though brown sugar would work as well. My base is 2-3 dashes of Ango bitters, with 2-3 of either Fee Brothers Black Walnut, Regan’s Orange, or Aphrodite bitters (that Aussie bartender Cara Devine turned me on to), and I’ve stopped using cherries to garnish, just orange if available…but my hack is orange baking oil in a vermouth spritzer. I sometimes do get fancy and build in a mixing glass. I won’t tell any bartenders that your order of operations are reversed.
No objections to any of your choices, but I have a hack if you are lazy or don't have cherries or fruit. Make your own old fashioned simple syrup. Super easy and one batch will last ages in the fridge. For mine I add the dried orange and cherries directly to the syrup to get those hints. You can get dried Oranges and cherries at a very fancy shop called Trader Joes that work perfectly. For my syrup I use 3/4 cup of water 3/4 cup of sugar. 3-4 slices of dried oranges, 8-10 dried cherries. Put everything in a pyrex measuring cup microwave it until it boils and let steep until cooled. Super rich syrup with depth of the cherries and oranges. Takes no time and then you can riff on the other ingredients (I like Peychauds and Regan's Orange bitters). Cheers to Newfangled Old Fashioned.
Oh I like this idea. I mess with making an old fashioned many ways. but this is the first time I see someone make an old fashioned simple syrup. I like this idea. thanks and cheers
Loved the vid. I’ve used Grand Marinier in place of the simple syrup. Tip - pour the simple syrup in the jigger first, then the whiskey. The whiskey rinses the sticky syrup out of the jigger. 🥃🥃
I just made one...mind blown. It is absolutely fantastic. Best Old Fashioned I've ever had. It has such a richness to it with the maple syrup and the orange liquer. I'll be having mind this way from now on. Thanks!!!!
Glad it was a home run for you too! Cheers!
I've just found my new "go to" cocktail. The way Josh went through and explained each ingredient and its use and why and the look of anticipation on Erin's face as the drink was made looking forward to the end so she could have a sip was both priceless and funny. Great presentation and add me to the list of Old Fashioned fans. Just made my first one according to your recipe and it stood tall and proud. Thank you for the introduction. Just subscribed to your channel. Keep 'em coming!
This cocktail has many names in the cocktail books I have from the late 1800s through prohibition - 'The Canadian' is the name that shows up most often.
I’m looking those up now and they’re not quite this, but now we’re thinking of this with some Found North and bet that would be very good!
@@stuffandwhiskey True; we've done it a few times, and they usually don't have the cherry. That's one of the biggest problems with researching cocktail history - it all gets really murky with the same cocktail called multiple names, or multiple different cocktails using the same name.
Regan's No. 6 Orange Bitters is a great option to add a little of orange flavor to your Old Fashioned as well.
Great video. On the list to try this weekend! 🥃
I do the same thing with the cherry juice and typically use orange and angostura bitters along with simple syrup. Never thought of using maple syrup with Grand Marnier and will definitely try this! I do mix in a cocktail mixing glass with cubed ice and stir quickly for 30-45 seconds to blend and chill before straining into a cocktail glass with block ice. Thanks for the video!
Great video as usual. I use a splash of Cointreau sometimes which is great as well. Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup from Walmart is a great choice as well.
My sugar is always Demerara thick syrup, but only add a quarter oz. Then I always add a half slice of orange to stirring container (not muddled) before I add ice and stir. Garnish with orange zest I’ve expressed over finished drink and then rubbed around glass edge, and also three Woodford Reserve bourbon cherries (a consensus choice during a cocktail cherry tasting with friends).
This. Always Demerara syrup. Always.
Looks great. Cocktail videos are always welcome.
Cocktail episodes is a wonderful idea. Thanks!!
Love seeing variations of the old fashioned. I’ll be trying this one soon, thanks!!!
I've been drinking old fashions for over 50 years and learned how to make them in New Orleans from a guy who had been drinking them for 40 years before me. While ours are similar, I was taught that the order in which you add ingredients and how you do that makes a difference. Here is how I do it:
1) in a rocks glass add 1 tsp of simple syrup, but you do you (1: sugar to water boiled, home made from cane sugar) and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 dashes of Pichaud's (orange) bitters. Stir together until fully blended.
2)Add 2 to 2.5 oz whiskey of choice (over the years I have made this with bourbon, scotch and 151 Bacardi. Currently I like Old Grandad BnB or 114 or Knob Creek 7 yr Rye as I like the added spice from the rye. I've not found JTB in my market). Stir together until it goes clear and fully blended.
3) NOW, add single large ice cube and stir to chill.
4) For garnish I use navel orange slice and a cherry (usually maraschino) and express some orange oil from the peel over the rim, if I have it.
My wife's uncle Bob, the man that taught me, also use to garnish with a piece of canned pineapple. chunk. He use to secure the garnish on a tooth pick and when the drinking was done for the evening the garnish went in the freezer until the next time. My wife, as a kid, use to steal the marinated cherries from his garnish, lol.
Next time you are in the mood for an OF do a blind and compare my method to your. Let me know which you like better.
Scotch? Bacardi? That's not an old fashioned. You will need to come up with a different name for that drink!
I do the same thing with the orange liqueur! It also started because I didn't have an orange on hand. I also make simple syrup with brown sugar instead of white sugar.
I tried this the other day. Seriously impressed.
Nice video on the classic cocktail! Old Grand Dad bonded is also a good bourbon for this classic. I agree the orange peel is a plus!
A couple of scant drops of very good quality real vanilla extract are another great secret ingredient to an Old Fashioned. And several makers now market dehydrated orange slice that get you most of the way there as a substitute for the orange twist, for aroma. Cheers.
I sometimes like to add the vanilla extract to the simple syrup. Also learned from a bartender add a little vodka to the simple syrup and it will last a lot longer. cheers
Wow. Thank you for sharing! The Grand Marnier is genius!
I generally use a small aerosolizer with an ounce of vodka and about 6 drops of food grade orange oil and spritz around the inside of the glass after building and stirring the drink. I think I'll give the grand Marnier a try. Also, maple syrup and black walnut bitters are made for one another. One more riff I do occasionally is use Starlight blackberry whiskey in place of my sugar component. It's a sweet, full proof whiskey that also works well with black walnut or chocolate bitters. Cheers!
Love that you guys made an old fashioned vid!
Nice my specs are:
2 oz Elijah Craig BP
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
2 Dashes of Ango Bitters
Luxardo Cherry, Lemon & Orange Peel Garnish
You should try an oz of Amaretto in your old fashioned..... It will change your life!
Yes!
Great episode, but all of them are great! I have made this exact Old Fashioned recipe many times, and it is excellent. The splash of Grand Marnier is an excellent addition. I also never have oranges, and as someone else suggested in another comment, I use candied orange slices from Trader Joes. You can sometimes find them at other grocery stores, too. I also only use the Luxardo cherries. If you haven't tried adding one or two dashes of Black Walnut Bitters to your Old Fashioned, you should try it sometime, too. It really compliments the Maple Syrup, and it adds depth to any version of the cocktail.
If you are looking for a fun format to try, I have a suggestion. When I get a bourbon I have never tried before, besides trying it blind against similar bourbons (thanks to your channel and my wife for helping!), I try it 3 ways. I try it neat first. Then if it is over 100 Proof I will either pour it over a piece of ice or add water to proof it down to 100 proof to see how it changes the flavor. Then I make an Old Fashioned out of it. I know that to do this blind on your channel could be a bit complicated, although you could pre-batch it, but I have been surprised sometimes by how a bourbon I did not love neat was better with water or in a cocktail.
Anyway, love your channel! You guys are the best.
2.5oz is a "martini pour" of liquor. We do martini pours of liquor for manhattans, old fashioneds, obviously martinis, and cosmos. Especially if they are top shelf. So the spirit is forward. 100%!
I love an Old Fashion, can't wait to try this combo!
Great, looks delicious! Trying out this recipe this weekend. Thanks, Josh!
There’s loads of slight variations on this and I find it fun to play around with the recipe.
I have used black walnut bitters with maple syrup and bourbon (especially double oaked)
Another favorite is the Hunter cocktail which uses Herring’s cherry liqueur for the sugar source and Orange bitters with a luxardo cherry. Fantastic. I have also tried this with rye instead of bourbon.
Lastly, I made a spiced Demerara simple syrup with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Used with bourbon and Orange bitters. Perfect for the holidays.
Love a good Old Fashioned. Can't wait to try it. The grand Mariner sounds yummy! My favorite is the Old Fashioned that Admiral Chester Nimitz served in Pearl Harbor during WWII, the CincPac Special. Two parts Bourbon, one part dark rum, a sugar cube and a stick of vanilla (I substitute Bourbon Vanilla paste).
Awesomeness! Thanks for the tips. My wife gives it a thumbs up as well!!!!!
I appreciate you!!
I enjoy all your videos, but I love me an old fashioned. So this video was right up my alley. I love your version being classic and adding a little extra. I will need to try to make this one. thanks for sharing. cheers
Tillen or Tilden(?) Farms- Bada Bing cherries. Luxardo cherries, in my opinion, are a little mushy. The Bada Bings have a nice crunch. They make regular, rum and bourbon versions. All 3 are delicious, especially after soaking in your OF cocktail.
OF Rye 100 is my go to for old fashioned cocktails yum. I also use angostura and orange angostura bitters
I use Cointreau... My daughter did a semester abroad for college where Cointreau is made. She brought us a bottle and my bar has not been without since. Don't care for the maple syrup, prefer demarara syrup.
For a Japanese twist on the old fashioned, the Grey Wolf:
2oz Japanese whiskey(hibiki harmony is great)
1/4 oz simple syrup
1/4 oz benedictine
1 dash plum vinegar
2 dashes angostura bitters
Brandy fan here, Cognac is fantastic. I’m not an old fashioned guy but I had my second old fashioned with rum and it was so good. If I want a whiskey cocktail, I’ll make a Vieux Carré.
Just bought the ingredients I didn’t have and did the rye version. Delicious. Thanks for sharing.
I made it and I do have to say one of the best, thanks for the recipie. Used 101 and Whistle pig maple syrup.
Another great video! I enjoyed spending a few minutes with you both this evening. Josh, keep mixing your old fashioned to Erin's taste. Happy wife; happy life!
made this tonight. subbed early times bib and triple sec. made an excellent OF! thanks for the recipe!
Love a good wild turkey 101 old fashioned. I also like using barrel proof bourbons because I like a spirit forward cocktail too (rebel has been my go to for that). For my sugar I use habanero infused honey.
No real wrong way to do it unless you don’t use luxardo cherries
Nice version. I often use maple syrup and a dash of orange bitters alongside the angostura, but the Grand Marnier really adds a nice twist to it.
I buy a couple oranges, cut the rind off in sections and put them in my large ice cube trays. Fill with water and let sit at room temperature for a couple hours and then freeze. You can taste the citrus surprisingly quick.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, love your channel, it’s awesome 👍👍🥃🥃
El. Oh. El. This is literally the old fashioned I make, right down to the dash of cherry juice. Same constraints too. I don’t ever have reason to keep simple syrup at home nor an orange. 10/10 highly recommend.
Demerara syrup also works great for the sugar element!
I use an Amaro (Angeleno) made by a local distillery for that extra orange bitter flavor. Love GM as well. Thanks for sharing
I just found bourbon barrel aged Maple syrup. Can't wait to try this
For making my own syrups, I have on hand Orange Blossom Water. I have a bit in a spritz bottle for washing a rocks glass when making an old fashioned. I'll also occasionally use a dash of orange bitters in addition to the Angostura. That way I don't have to worry about keeping an orange on hand all the time.
My favorite cherry is the Woodford Reserve brand. Less of candy cherry vs the luxardo. Highly recommend you try em! Great video as well you two.
Gonna have to use your secret ingredient. Thank you both for sharing!
Bourbon 1792, peychauds bitters, angostura orange bitters, Sirop de Saizon Lux cherries and a slice of orange.
I just tried this recipe and it was delicious. The best old fashioned I have had in a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed! I much prefer my own mixed drinks. I like Old Fashioneds, but I much prefer Manhattan Ryes! Ryan Cecil turned my on to substituting walnut bitters and fresh maple syrup in the Old Fashioned recipe.
Ooh, you definitely got me wondering about this. I'm not equipped to make this up right now (no Grand Marnier) but whether I end up doing it or not I accord you points for both the orange liqueur and maple syrup. Very inspired!
Dannnggggg…. Now I’m gonna have to try with the Grande Mariner and maple syrup. I use WT 101 Rye, BT, WR for the most part and Luxardo cherries with some juice and the bitters, but use a sugar cube from time to time and the orange peel. Sounds and looks 🤤🥃!
I cannot wait to try this weekend
It never came to mind what the 4 ingredients are (or should be) as spirit, sugar, water and bitters and ratio. You have opened something in me that needs exploration with trial and error. Wow, looking forward to my next drink(s).
It’s a fun journey! Cheers!
Like you, I have built mine with maple syrup for several years now. Living in MN it just seems like the right thing to do 😊! However, I do prefer the black walnut bitters though. For a Friday night treat I will use a smoker on the deck occasionally! ❤Love your channel!!!
Mexican Coke and Eagle Rare with a Luxardo!
I also use orange liquore in old fashions because of not having oranges on hand.
In fact Chattanooga Whiskey just released an orange liquore that will be my go to for that!
Great video do more cocktails!
That’s funny, my fiancée and I don’t get steak out anymore, either. Once I got serious about home cooking and mixology, a few years ago, there was no going back. It’s really rewarding for me to be able to provide that experience in the comfort of our home now! And company is always impressed😎
Definitely giving your OF recipe a try this weekend but I already know it’s going to be one for our cocktail recipe book! Cheers!🥃🥃
Bittermilk is a fantastic old fashioned mix!! If you want to keep things simple that’s perfect. And if you don’t want to pay for Luxardo cherries Tillen Farms Bada Bing cherries are awesome! Thanks for the info and new recipe!
Oohh - love the secret ingredient for the OF and will have to try! I'm in Cali and those orange orbs fall from the sky...but that sounds like a good option. Maple all day long...Cheers, y'all, and agree that the best steaks are the ones you make!
Love the variant on a classic. I will definitely try the GM. Never thought of the maple syrup. I have used Walnut bitters which have a Maple flavor. Subbed to learn more. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Love cocktail videos! Thank you!
I generally use maple syrup in my old fashioned as well. I also rarely have oranges, I rinse my glass with an Orange liqueur like if you were rinsing a glass with Absinthe for a Saerac. I use Gator Bite, a Satsuma orange liqueur from my home state of Louisiana.
You can save some money by making your own Luxardo cherries. Its quite easy to do, and makes quite a bit. There are several good recipes on line. I usually combine the best elements of 2 or 3 recepes. Fresh cherries are best, but I have made it with frozen. The cherries won't be as firm but the flavor is there.
Josh, just mixed one up. The maple syrup does it! This IS the best old fashion.
Have never tried the Grand Marnier, but I add a dash of vanilla to the maple syrup. Going to try your recipe 👍🏼
Good job. Something to try. Replace the bourbon with Bumbu rum. A major delicious twist.
Steaks and cocktails are best enjoyed at home.
It’s crazy that Wild Turkey would ever be hard to find! Here in California you can get it at the gas station. This video is awesome! I love old fashioned, and I think I’m pretty good at making one too.
JTS Brown is hard to find and a Jim Beam Kentucky only release.
My recipe is similar:
-1792 full proof single barrel select
-Strong Water maple pecan old cocktail syrup
- A thin slice of FROZEN orange
-A small splash of water
I use maple RD1 or Widow Jane Decadence. With all your ingredients. Great video.
Had an old fashioned tonight with a twist. I used a rum, Chairman’s Reserve and a brown sugar homemade simple syrup with orange bitters. So good.
I agree, cocktails and steaks are much better made at home. I’ve been using sweet orange essential oil in my Old Fashions. I’ll have to give the Grand Marnier a try, I know it’s fantastic in margaritas.
I recommend trying the Liber and Co. Gum Syrup. It enhances the mouth feel. Also, try Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters or Dale DeGroff's Pimento Bitters
Erin hasn't had my old fashioned yet 😊. Rex Cherries are a great alternative much cheaper IMO CHEERS.
My favorite version
2.5oz EHT SmB
0.25oz Giffard Vanille De Madagascar
0.25oz Demerara syrup (adjust if you want sweater)
2-3 dash Ango
1 dash El guapo barrel aged vanilla bitter
Stir over a rock, orange peel, luxardo cherry
So they mention ‘Elevating’ common drinks.
I tend to experiment with that too. So him adding Gran Marnie wasn’t a big shock.
My Moscow Mule:
2oz fav vodka
Sprig of mojito mint
-muddy
1/2 a lime juiced into mug with the pulp (approx 1/2oz)
Here’s the secret success - 1/2 oz of Cointreau!
5oz Royal Jamaican ginger beer
2 ice.
But Cointreau, gran marnia, triple sec (try each, see which you prefer) is an excellent ‘elevator’ to many drinks without being an overpowering addition.
I feel you on the never getting an old fashioned at a restaurant. Have yet to have one while out that I like better than the ones I make
Can’t wait to try this version. I also never order these out unless I’m thoroughly convinced they will make it right. OF Rye 100 or EW100 are my two staples here.
I use a dash of Triple Sec for the orange flavor, going to have to try it with maple syrup. Great recipe!
Maple whiskey and orange bitters.
Boom
We prefer the twist that GM adds but orange bitters are always an option as well.
Interest twist; I’ll have to try it. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing. Cheers 🥃
That black walnut bitters is what I use for that secret ingredient
oh yea that black walnut bitters is an awesome secret ingredient. I love adding that too. cheers
I use it when I make rye old fashioned to balance the bite. Good stuff
Very cool. I will be trying this.
The Willett egg salad sandwich is possibly the best SANDWICH in the world. Hate egg salad sandwich, LOVE the Willett egg salad sandwich!!! At least as served at Willett.
Very similar to my recipe except I use Turkey 101, orange bitters and simple syrup. I make a Canadian old fashioned with maple syrup and Crown Royal.
One thing - I’ve always been told it’s bad luck to have even numbers in your garnish, so please one cherry or three.
I’m enjoying your channel.
Thanks for the video! Great tip on using maple syrup and Grand Marnier. I typically use Demerara syrup but will try maple syrup. I also use Rittenhouse Rye, it’s delicious in an OF. BTW: I’m exactly the same when comes to ordering OFs or steaks out. I reverse sear my steaks on my Traeger and they are awesome.
Close to mine! I use blood orange bitters! Good flavor!
My Hack' is adding a dash or 2 or Orange Bitters, along with the Angostura bitters to give it that little bit of Orange flavor.
If I don't have fresh oranges, I usually use dried orange slices and a few dashes of orange bitters, but I'll try GM next time! For sweetener I usually just use blue agave.
This looks and sounds delicious. Will definitely be trying it with these ingredients, but with Buffalo Trace as the bourbon.
Nice I’m going have to give this a try.
A couple of years ago I had a craving for an Old Fashioned, but I didn’t have any oranges. I looked in my wife’s baking cabinet, and I found a bottle of McCormick Pure Orange Extract. I added two drops of that, and it worked perfectly. Now that’s part of my standard recipe. Oh, and I use pure Vermont maple syrup in place of simple syrup too.
How much maple syrup do you use ? Because I have some damn fine maple syrup…
Fantastic-I used Cointreau instead of the orange brandy
I also used OGD 114 because I like a proofy inexpensive whiskey in my OF’s. I had a second with Still Austin Cask Strength Rye and it was fantastic as well. Thank you! I may never make simple syrup again.
Great idea with the maple syrup my favorite old fashioned mix is the one whistlepig does every year with runamuk maple company
Blasphemy on the Willett egg salad sandwich remark, Erin!!! Like I have said on the occasional “Post your Old Fashioned recipe” FB group post, I rarely make the same Old Fashioned twice…and I am very precise on say Paper Planes, Revolvers, sours, and Boulevardiers to keep it with whiskey. The whiskey can vary (often a barrel proof that doesn’t open up, though I do want to circle back to like a nice Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey 101 rye at some point). I have settled on a bar spoon of a homemade rich (2X) Demerara syrup (keeps for 6 months), though brown sugar would work as well. My base is 2-3 dashes of Ango bitters, with 2-3 of either Fee Brothers Black Walnut, Regan’s Orange, or Aphrodite bitters (that Aussie bartender Cara Devine turned me on to), and I’ve stopped using cherries to garnish, just orange if available…but my hack is orange baking oil in a vermouth spritzer. I sometimes do get fancy and build in a mixing glass. I won’t tell any bartenders that your order of operations are reversed.