Bourbon & Brandy Old Fashioned
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
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Stir well until chilled
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Strain into chilled old-fashioned glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandfather's Old Fashioned—it's gotten a serious upgrade with a French twist.
The Bourbon & Brandy Old Fashioned brings together the spicy warmth of Savage & Cooke's cask-finished bourbon with the elegant fruit notes of Hennessy V.S. Cognac, creating a sophisticated sipper that splits the difference between American boldness and European refinement. Real grenadine adds a subtle pomegranate sweetness that plays beautifully with both Peychaud's floral spice and Angostura's herbal depth, while a lemon zest twist brightens the whole affair. Served neat in a chilled glass, this is a contemplative drink for when you want to slow down—think late evening conversations, celebratory nightcaps, or intimate dinner parties. The technique is straightforward stirring, but the real trick is proper chilling and dilution before straining into an empty glass, making it accessible for home bartenders ready to level up their game. Pair this with rich, savory foods like aged cheeses, charcuterie, or slow-braised short ribs, where the cocktail's layered complexity can stand up to bold flavors without getting lost.
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