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Italian Old Fashioned (Vecchio Stile)
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A classic Italian variation of the Old Fashioned cocktail from the Jerry Thomas Speakeasy in Rome, featuring bourbon, spiced arranged rum, and a unique blend of chocolate and bergamot bitters.
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Serves 1
medium
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Ingredients
- sugar cube - 1 sugar cube (or 1 teaspoon granulated sugar as substitute)
- chocolate bitters - 3 dashes (3 dashes)
- bergamot bitters - 3 dashes (3 dashes; can substitute with Earl Grey bitters or orange bitters)
- carbonated water - a splash (a splash to help dissolve sugar)
- bourbon whiskey - 2 oz (60 ml) (preferably 100 proof (50% ABV), e.g., Old Forester)
- arranged rum - ½ oz (15 ml) (spiced and fruit-infused rum, about 2-year-old navy strength (57% ABV) recommended; e.g., banana spice rum)
- lemon peel - 1 peel (for garnish and expressing oils)
- orange peel - 1 peel (for garnish and expressing oils)
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar and bitters: Place the sugar cube (or teaspoon of granulated sugar) in a mixing glass. Add 3 dashes of chocolate bitters and 3 dashes of bergamot bitters. Add a splash of carbonated water to help dissolve the sugar and stir until it forms a paste.
- Add spirits: Pour 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon whiskey and ½ oz (15 ml) arranged rum into the mixing glass.
- Mix the cocktail: Add ice to the mixing glass and stir gently to chill and dilute slightly, but do not over-stir as the cocktail will be served over ice.
- Serve and garnish: Strain the cocktail into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with expressed lemon and orange peels by twisting them over the drink to release oils, then add them as decoration.
