Optimist Old Fashioned

Optimist Old Fashioned

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Stirred

Ingredients

2 ozBourbon whiskey
1/2 ozBénédictine
2 dashOrange bitters
4 dashChocolate bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
  3. Add ice and stir until well chilled (15–30 seconds).
  4. Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Garnish

  • Orange peel twist

Flavor profile

BitterSpiritForwardSweetCitrusCoffeeChocolateHerbalElegantSophisticated
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