Iron Cross

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

Glass:

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Ingredients:
23 oz Metaxa 12 Stars
23 oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
23 oz Bourbon whiskey
23 oz Ferro China Baliva
16 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

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

How to make:

  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 lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

I started with a Ferra China take on a Sazerac and six experimental cocktails later, ended up with this more iron-influenced Old Fashioned. I enjoyed the journey, and where it led me.

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History:

Created by yours truly in September 2025.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 28.93% alc./vol. (28.93° proof)
  • 24.6 grams of pure alcohol

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