The Modern Man's Old Fashioned
Inspired by my husbands love of a bourbon and coke, I crafted this one just for him with a spicy twist.
Not being a bourbon drinker myself it can be tricky crafting drinks with a spirit you are unfamiliar with. This is why I like to take existing drinks with flavour combinations I already know work and see how I can twist them into something new. It helps to have a taste tester on standby though so I know when I've hit the money.
This one does require a little prep work but once ice cubes are thoroughly frozen we can make a drink!
Ingredients
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 dashes Aromatic bitters
1/2 Tsp water
60ml Bourbon - Maker's Mark used for this one
5-6 frozen cola cubes (pre-prepared)
1 small chilli - sliced
Chilli infused finishing cube (pre-prepared)
Method
In an old fashioned glass muddle sugar, bitters and water until all sugar is dissolved and set aside
In a shaker add cola ice cubes, chilli slices, and bourbon - stir for 20-30 seconds. The longer stirred for the more the cubes will melt into drink and provide a softer finish.
In above prepared glass add chilli infused finishing cube
Strain bourbon over ice, stir for 10 seconds or until just combined.
ENJOY!
TIP: Chilli can be added or removed to preference by reducing amount of chilli added to shaker for stirring.
