Port Old-Fashioned

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
¾	fl oz	Warre's Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port
⅙	fl oz	Maple syrup
3	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Bourbon and maple syrup somewhat overwhelm the headline port wine, although it does add an underlying fruitiness to this balanced and tasty riff on an Old-Fashioned.

About:

Adapted from a recipe discovered at Red Star Tavern, Portland, Oregon, USA.

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