The Dan Old Fashioned

A 'Healthy' Old Fashioned

In the latest episode of the Ampéritif Podcast, guest, Dan Davies and host, Mike Lauer, cheers and take the first sip of a cocktail inspired by Dan’s award-winning career in acting, writing and producing.

Inspiration Behind the Cocktail

The creation of Dan’s cocktail includes a low sugar old fashioned option with a slightly spooky twist to fit with some of Dan’s work.

Recipe

The Dan Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS

(2oz) 60ml Bourbon, Rye or Brandy
(1/4oz) 10ml date syrup (either buy or make)
(1/4oz) 10ml tawny port
1 dash angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
lemon peel

TOOLS

1x jigger
1x spoon
1x mixing glass
1x rocks glass

METHOD

Combine all ingredients except the port in a mixing glass, add lots of ice and stir to combine everything and to add dilution. Pour cocktail in a rocks glass over lots of ice or over a large ice block. Add the tawny port. Finish the drink by expressing the oils from a lemon peel. You could also flame them for extra theatre by holding a lighter or a match close to the peel and expressing its oils through the flame.

Garnish

SERVING IDEAS

Garnish with a lemon peel, orange slice, or cherries