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Bitters for Old Fashion
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:07 pm
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:07 pm
What brand is the best? I’m not a big time bourbon guy but I’m hooked now. Also orange slice or lemon slice?
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Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:20 pm to TheHarper
Angostura
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:23 pm to TheHarper
Angostura or Pecheuds. I like both but lean Ang
Orange bitters is a great addition as well. Always orange, never lemon for OFs. And do an expressed orange peel, not a slice. You want the oils from the peel to add the flavor without cutting the bourbon down with the juice.
Orange bitters is a great addition as well. Always orange, never lemon for OFs. And do an expressed orange peel, not a slice. You want the oils from the peel to add the flavor without cutting the bourbon down with the juice.
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:26 pm to TheHarper
Bokers Bitters. Had it at a bar in Jackson, MS and it’s my favorite. Have to order it online, but worth it.
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:28 pm to Midget Death Squad
I actually bought peychauds but I’m not getting the flavor I had....is it the orange peel maybe?
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:29 pm to Tomcat
I’ll look into that, thanks
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:32 pm to TheHarper
Also I’m using Bulleit bourbon, I’ll be honest I’m new to the bourbon game bc I like Irish whiskey
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:58 pm to TheHarper
I like orange and a marashino cherry with a we bit of the cherry juice syrup. It acts as the simple syrup.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 12:28 am to TheHarper
IMO rye makes a better OF. Love it with bulleit rye.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 7:00 am to TheHarper
Angostura. Peychaud's is good too if you can't find angostura.
I second the orange peel. Make sure it's a maraschino cherry.
I second the orange peel. Make sure it's a maraschino cherry.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 8:03 am to TheHarper
My go-to is a bourbon with a dash of Peychauds bitters and a dash of Regan's Orange bitters.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 8:10 am to TheHarper
I make simple syrup, it is easy 1:1 ratio of sugar to water, cook till clear. The orange peel is key, you want the oils from the peel, cut peel the orange, I like to twist the peel and rub on the inside of the glass rim before dunking the peel in the drink.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:04 am to TheHarper
I use Regans' orange bitters - I'm surprised not to see it being mentioned. I think it's made in New Orleans.
I recently purchased this Barsmith - Old Fashioned mix though. Interested to give it a whirl.
I recently purchased this Barsmith - Old Fashioned mix though. Interested to give it a whirl.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:07 am to Midget Death Squad
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Orange bitters is a great addition as well. Always orange, never lemon for OFs.
This.
I like using lemon bitters in a Gin & Tonic.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:09 am to GentleJackJones
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I recently purchased this Barsmith - Old Fashioned mix though. Interested to give it a whirl.
It's good, but it doesn't include the bitters.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:45 am to TheHarper
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Also orange slice or lemon slice?
Angostra for the bitters and stay away from the lemon. I ordered 1 at the Happy Note years ago and Judy didn't have any oranges, so we tried a lemon. To me it was terrible. I started bringing my own oranges after that.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:56 am to TheHarper
1/4 Oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura butters
2 Oz Bourbon (or Rye)
Stir in a mixing glass with ice until cold. Strain into another old fashioned glass filled with ice. Express the oils of an orange peel over glass and add to drink. Top with a maraschino cherry.
This is about the perfect drink for me. I like Buffalo Trace or Elijah Craig for my standard old fashioned, though just about any bourbon will do.
Check out Bourbon Real Talk on YouTube if you want to learn more about bourbon itself. The guy does a great job of teaching.
2 dashes Angostura butters
2 Oz Bourbon (or Rye)
Stir in a mixing glass with ice until cold. Strain into another old fashioned glass filled with ice. Express the oils of an orange peel over glass and add to drink. Top with a maraschino cherry.
This is about the perfect drink for me. I like Buffalo Trace or Elijah Craig for my standard old fashioned, though just about any bourbon will do.
Check out Bourbon Real Talk on YouTube if you want to learn more about bourbon itself. The guy does a great job of teaching.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 10:51 am to LSUBoo
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It's good, but it doesn't include the bitters.
So is it just simple syrup?
Posted on 3/30/21 at 10:53 am to GentleJackJones
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So is it just simple syrup?
It has some flavor, but for the most part, yes.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 11:16 am to LSUBoo
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I like using lemon bitters in a Gin & Tonic.
Not to get off topic from the OP, but you should get the Love Potion #9 bitters for your G&Ts. A few dashes of this with a splash of St Germain takes the G&T to another level. You'll never keep it simple again
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