The Girl Dad Old Fashioned
The cocktail that started it all. A timeless classic built around the bold character of Girl Dad Bourbon — simple, strong, and unforgettable. The Old Fashioned is the purest expression of what a great bourbon can do in a glass.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Girl Dad Bourbon
- 21 barspoon Rich demerara syrup(2:1 ratio)
- 32-3 Dashes Angostura bitters
- 41 Dash orange bitters
- 51 Large ice cube
- 61 Orange peel(expressed)
- 71 Luxardo cherry(garnish)
Method
- 1
Add the demerara syrup and both bitters to a mixing glass or directly to your rocks glass.
- 2
Add 2 oz of Girl Dad Bourbon.
- 3
Fill with ice and stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
- 4
Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass (or if building in the glass, just add the large cube).
- 5
Express the orange peel over the surface of the drink by squeezing it over the glass, then drop it in.
- 6
Garnish with a Luxardo cherry. Sip slowly — this one's meant to be savored.
Built for This Cocktail
Girl Dad Bourbon's 101-proof backbone and 7-year oak character shine through the sweetness. The caramel and vanilla notes complement the demerara perfectly, while the higher proof ensures the bourbon doesn't get lost behind the sugar and bitters. This is a cocktail where the bourbon is the star.
Pro Tips
Use a large, clear ice cube — it melts slower and keeps dilution in check.
Rich demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water) adds body without making it watery. Regular simple syrup works too, but demerara gives a deeper molasses note.
Don't skip the orange peel express — that essential oil on top makes the aroma experience.
Stir, don't shake. You want silky and cold, not frothy and cloudy.
If you like it smokier, try a quick smoke with applewood chips before pouring.
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