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Elder Fashioned

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (81)
Elder Fashioned image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1⁄2 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1⁄12 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Elder Fashioned contains 196 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 30.45% alc./vol. (60.9° proof)
  • 23.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

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

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Review

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

Variations/similar cocktails

Elder Fashion, Padovani

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Comments & Discussion

Caspian Berggren Premium Member
I'm not sure about this one. I tried it before adding ice and then it was delicious. When I added ice the flavours seemed to drift apart and the drink became unbalanced. Next time I'll commit an OF cardinal sin and try this without ice.
score: 1
Yorey C
kirkland canadian | bitter truth grapefruit ... didn't like this. my choice of whisky probably dragged it down a lot.
score: 0
Nick Bull Premium Member
Tried with Wild Turkey 101 and St Germain. ‘Twas ok, but tbh I prefer a classic Old Fashioned. Won’t be making my favourites list, but all right for a change once in a while.
score: 1
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Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks, Michael. Have added a link between the two cocktails.
score: 0
Rob Hogan
First time using Elderflower. Very nice compliment to the oaky bourbon!
score: 1
Suzanne Alexander
We liked this as a nightcap. Never mixed St Germain with bourbon before, enjoyed it greatly.
score: 3
Kelley Reece
I hadn’t either until recently. I love this drink and I think it tastes even better substituting the simple syrup with Local Hive honey. Grapefruit bitters with it is amazing as well.
score: 1
Rebecca Jeanson
an old classic I love to make. good for guests
score: 1

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Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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