Golden Hour Old-Fashioned
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill old-fashioned glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled 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 what happens when classic whiskey sophistication meets golden Italian sunshine in a glass.
The Golden Hour Old-Fashioned takes the beloved bourbon cocktail and gives it a Mediterranean twist with Galliano Autentico, that distinctive herbal liqueur with hints of vanilla, anise, and citrus. The Savage & Cooke cask-finished bourbon brings rich oak and caramel notes, while the sugar cane syrup adds a subtle molasses sweetness that's more interesting than standard simple syrup. Angostura bitters tie everything together with their warm spice, and the lemon zest garnish brightens the whole affair with aromatic oils. The result tastes like a traditional Old-Fashioned with an herbal complexity and gentle sweetness that makes it feel both familiar and refreshingly different.
This cocktail shines during early evening gatherings—hence the name—when you want something sophisticated but not stuffy. It's surprisingly easy to make despite its refined character, requiring just a quick shake and strain. The Golden Hour Old-Fashioned pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, aged cheeses, or grilled meats with herb butter, as the Galliano's herbal notes complement savory flavors while the bourbon stands up to richer foods.
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