On a recent visit to The District American Kitchen and Wine Bar in Phoenix I had the pleasure of trying a bunch of their new signature winter cocktails. Though they were all quite good the one that really stood out for me was the Pecan Rye Old Fashioned.
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The cocktail is a seasonal twist on the classic Old Fashion, using a pecan infused rye and a cranberry orange simple syrup for the intense flavor. You might not think this would work but the pecan pairs well with the oak flavor found in most rye whiskey.
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Pecan Rye Old Fashioned
1.5 oz. Pecan Infused Templeton Rye
1oz Orange Cranberry Simple Syrup
Garnish: dried cranberries and orange slice
Glass: Rocks
Pour all ingredients over sexy ice and serve garnished with dried cranberries and orange.
Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup
1 cup dried cranberries
zest and juice of 2 oranges
1 knuckle of
ginger
25 dashes orange bitters
1 tsp clove
2 cups sugar
2 cups
water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.Once sugar has dissolved strain and bottle.
Pecan Infused Templeton Rye
Infuse 3 cups pecans into 1 bottle Whiskey, let sit for 1 week
I don't drink, but the orange, ginger and clove flavors sound great!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued. I love all of these flavors and would never have thought to put them together in a cocktail. Yum!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteSounds really delicious! I love both of those flavors so why not try them together? Thanks for sharing! This gives my some great ideas :)
ReplyDeleteOh that old fashioned sounds so amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat was it garnished with?
ReplyDeleteI don't drink but that combo sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really festive flavor combination. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love old fashioneds! This sounds like a really great twist on the classic.
ReplyDeleteA delicious old fashioned is one of my favorite drinks! Love that this one has a hint of pecan.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect cocktail for cold weather! Can't wait to serve it at my next party!
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