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Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or hosting a cozy evening with friends, a well-crafted cocktail can elevate the moment.
The Old Fashioned: These reimagined versions bring new flavours, aromas, and textures to the classic, offering something for every kind of whisky lover. All you need are a few simple ingredients, a stir, and a sip.
There’s something endlessly compelling about a well-made Old Fashioned. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or hosting a cozy evening with friends, a well-crafted cocktail can elevate the moment. The Old Fashioned, with its timeless charm, lends itself beautifully to creative twists that are both easy to make and impressive to serve. These reimagined versions bring new flavours, aromas, and textures to the classic, offering something for every kind of whisky lover. All you need are a few simple ingredients, a stir, and a sip.
Sher Thakur, Bar Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru shares five playful, layered interpretations – perfect for a little luxury at home. You don’t need a professional setup or top-shelf spirits to enjoy them. Just stir, sip, and savour.
1. OLD FASHIONED
What you’ll need:
Bourbon or any well-rounded whisky – 60 ml
Demerara syrup – 10 ml
Angostura bitters – 2 dashes
Orange bitters – 1 dash
To make: Stir everything with ice for 12–15 seconds. Strain into a chilled lowball glass over a big cube of ice. Garnish with orange peel. A reliable go-to, elevated by balance.
2. GOLDEN WALKER
What you’ll need:
A smoky or bold whisky – 60 ml
Honey and peach syrup – 15 ml
Grapefruit peel bitters – 4 dashes
To make: Stir well over ice and strain into a glass with a large cube. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit peel, fresh or dried. It’s warm, gently fruity, and quietly indulgent.
3. GOLDEN DUKE
What you’ll need:
Rye or any spicy whisky – 40 ml
A splash of brandy or cognac – 10 ml
Honey – 10 ml
Aromatic bitters – 3 dashes
To make: Stir over ice, then strain into a lowball glass. Garnish with a square of white chocolate and a dusting of pistachio crumb (optional, but delightful). The kind of drink that lingers in the best way.
4. WISER
What you’ll need:
Bourbon infused with pandan (or plain bourbon) – 30 ml
A splash of peated whisky – 30 ml
Falernum syrup – 10 ml
Orange bitters – 3 dashes
To make: Stir with ice and strain into a glass over a large cube. Garnish with a fresh pandan leaf, orange slice, or even a cinnamon stick. A subtle play of flavours that feels both tropical and earthy.
5. ELDER NO. 7
What you’ll need:
A mellow whisky – 60 ml
Elderflower syrup – 10 ml
Aromatic bitters – 4 dashes
To make: Stir gently with ice and pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with a small orange peel coin and your favourite edible flower. It’s elegant, easy, and made for slow sipping.
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