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How do you improve upon the very formula that brought us the Old Fashioned? Subjectively speaking, many may argue that it's impossible. But from a technical — or technical cocktail terminology — perspective, there is an historic answer. Tristan Brunel, bar director at New York's Tusk Bar, joins us today to explore the Improved Whiskey Cocktail and convince us of the merits of adding maraschino and absinthe to this tried-and-tested classic. Listen on, or read below, to learn Tristan's Improved Whiskey Cocktail recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Tristan Brunel's Improved Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 barspoon gum syrup
- 1 (small) barspoon Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 3-4 dashes absinthe
- 3 small dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 ¼ ounces rye whiskey, such as Rittenhouse
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over ice.
- Express a lemon twist and drop it into the drink.
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