DrBBQ’s Red Eye Old-Fashioned
The classic Old-Fashioned gets a great new twist with the added taste of Dizzy Pig’s coffee-infused seasoning. The simple syrup is best made a couple days ahead and kept in the refrigerator. I like to keep it in a squeeze bottle so it’s ready to go. I’ve used bourbon in this drink, but rye would be a great substitution. Be sure to get the fancy Italian cherries. They really make a difference.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp Dizzy Pig Red Eye Express Coffee-Infused Seasoning
Cocktail
- 3 drops bitters, I used Angostura bitters
- 1 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz of bourbon or rye whiskey
- One slice of orange, cut in half
- One Italian cocktail cherry
Directions
Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and Dizzy Pig Red Eye Express Seasoning Blend
- Place the pan over medium heat
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, mixing often
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temp
- Pour into a squeeze bottle or small pitcher and refrigerate until needed
- Be sure to shake or stir before using
Cocktail
- Add the bitters to a rocks glass
- Add the simple syrup
- Squeeze the juice of ½ slice of orange into the glass, and discard the squeezed orange
- Add a large ice cube or a handful of regular cubes
- Add the bourbon and stir rapidly with a bar spoon to chill
- Wrap the remaining half slice of orange around the cherry and secure with a toothpick
- Add to the glass and serve immediately
In This Recipe:
Red Eye Express Coffee-Infused Seasoning
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Ingredients for DrBBQ’s Red Eye Old-Fashioned The simple syrup is best made a couple days ahead and kept in the refrigerator. I like to keep it in a squeeze bottle so it’s ready to go.
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