Elder Fashioned

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (65 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

"Elder" (elderflower) adds a subtle floral note to bourbon in this riff on a classic Old Fashioned.

History:

Created in 2006 by yours truly at The Cabinet Room in London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Elder Fashioned contains 197 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 27.41% alc./vol. (54.82° proof)
  • 21.3 grams of pure alcohol
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