Golden Gin Old Fashioned

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Golden Gin Old Fashioned cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Galliano Autentico Liqueur, Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Pour all ingredients into shaker
  • Shake well with ice
  • Fine strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
  • Express grapefruit zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

This isn't your grandfather's Old Fashioned—it's a bright, citrus-forward riff that swaps whiskey for gin and adds a golden Italian flourish.

The Golden Gin Old Fashioned brings together Beefeater's classic juniper backbone with Galliano's honeyed vanilla and herbal complexity, while pink grapefruit juice adds a tart, refreshing brightness that lifts the whole drink. Angostura Orange Bitters tie everything together with warm spice notes that keep one foot planted in Old Fashioned territory. The result tastes like sunshine in a glass—floral, slightly sweet, pleasantly bitter, and wonderfully balanced between gin's botanicals and grapefruit's tang. It's an easy shake-and-strain build that takes maybe three minutes from start to finish, making it accessible for home bartenders who can juice a grapefruit. This cocktail shines during brunch, afternoon gatherings, or early evening sipping when you want something refreshing but not too light. Pair it with grilled shrimp, prosciutto-wrapped melon, smoked salmon on crackers, or a cheese plate featuring aged Gouda—anything that plays well with citrus and herbs will complement this drink beautifully.