Vanilla Old Fashioned
This modern update on the classic Old Fashioned combines the warmth of vanilla bean with fresh orange peel and citrus bitters. The result is a little sweet, very smooth and dangerously drinkable.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla-bean sugar see note above
- 3 dashes bitters preferably orange or citrus
- 1- inch piece orange peel
- Vanilla bean or orange wedge for garnish optional
Instructions
- Combine the vanilla sugar, bitters, orange peel and a splash of water in the bottom of a rocks glass. Use a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon to crush the sugar into the zest until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add ice cubes (1 large one is best, if you have it) and pour the bourbon over the ice. Stir for a few seconds, then garnish with a vanilla bean or a wedge of orange, if desired. Serve immediately.
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