Old Forester's 13 Festive Fashioneds are serving you up fresh Old Fashioned recipes all around town. This one's coming from Double Helix at Town Square.
Winter's Bone at Double Helix
Old Forester's 13 Festive Fashioneds
Recipe:
Almond and winter spice infused Old Forester Rye
Cinnamon
Brown sugar
Simple Apple bitters
Walnut bitters
A dehydrated apple garnish
Optional: Carmel drizzle
From the Bartender, Ilan Miller
Ilan Miller
I’m passionate about whiskey. I’d call my myself a whiskey enthusiast, I’ve tasted at least 500 at this point and try to keep notes on all of them. I’ve always loved Old Forester, partially because of their long history – they’ve distilled whiskey before, during and after prohibition.
I’m lucky to have been working at Double Helix for nearly 4 years now because they have a huge whiskey selection, around 250 currently. I get to talk to whiskey lovers, and I get to help whiskey newcomers explore the different styles to see what suits them and educate them on whiskey, and sometimes even get educated by them as well.
The name I went with for the cocktail is “Winter's Bone,” that comes from an old Appalachian expression, “like a dog digging after a winter's bone,” which refers to someone who is on a search or quest for something and will not give it up. Winter was the theme, which is why I chose the Old Forester Rye from their wide selection. I feel that rye has a more winter-like spice, as opposed to bourbon. I also chose to infuse it with other winter flavors, like cinnamon and star anise. Apple and walnut bitters, and brown sugar as the sweetener, added to the holiday-flavor theme as well.
The cocktail has been described by guests as “Christmas in a glass.” It’s a spirit-forward Old Fashioned with a winter twist.
If you can’t make it to Double Helix, visit any of the below retailers to pick up a bottle of Old Forester to try out the recipe at home!
Lee's | Liquor World | Linqor Lineup | Liquor Outlet | Khoury's