This is a twist on an old fashioned. The twist? We had to get coffee involved. It's incredibly warming and a great drink for the colder months. We recommend pairing it with either a local platter of charcuterie, smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis or a West Country cheese board. Singe the rosemary tips and leave to smoulder for a smoky effect.
Makes 1
Preparation time 2 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
For the coffee syrup:
Filter coffee 40g, ground
Demerara sugar 100g
Water 100ml
For the cocktail:
Coffee syrup 25ml
High quality bourbon 50ml
Bitters 4 dashes
Ice cube 1 large
Optional garnish
Orange peel a twist
Fresh rosemary a sprig
Soda water a splash, to taste
- For the coffee syrup: put all of the ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat and slowly bring to a simmer.
- Once the mixture is gently simmering, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for five minutes. Strain through a fine sieve and leave to cool.
- For the cocktail: pour the coffee syrup, bourbon and bitters into a glass. Add the ice and stir well using a cocktail stirrer.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Add a splash of soda water if you want to make it a longer drink.
