To take a deeper look, we tapped former Sinclair bartender Yvonne Chu to shows us how the Boston hotspot mixes up their take on the Old Fashioned. Knob Creek® Bourbon has an uncompromising flavor and aroma that is fully expressed in this cocktail, through the use of peach bitters, lemon, and just the right amount of ice.
The Sinclair isn't the only spot in Boston where bartenders are participating in the Old Fashioned ritual. Rather than simply adding a dash of bitters and an orange slice right into the cocktail, the Beehive creates a "drunken orange." To make this decidedly unique citrus ingredient, they marinate orange slices, angostura bitters, and simple syrup for over 24 hours. At the Top of the Hub, head bartender Arley Howard embraces a muddling technique, taking orange slices, light brown sugar, Maraschino cherries, and bitters and muddling them in the bottom of the glass before adding Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey and a dash of ginger infused water.
But while each mixologist and bar has its own take on this immortal drink, there is one thing that remains unchanged and critical to the best Old Fashioned: the big, full flavor of Knob Creek®.
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