DrBBQ Drink

DrBBQ’s Red Eye Old-Fashioned

By Ray Lampe, Dr. BBQ

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

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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