Game Day Entertaining
Raise A Glass
Classic Old Fashioned
All fabulous tailgating socials begin with good cocktails to set the tone for the day. Now is the time to assess glasses, basic barware fundamentals & stock up on a little team spirit. Look to Game Day Entertaining: A Toast To Football Season for pointers on how to kick-off festivities with the essentials. And don’t forget the accessories. The Essential Guide To Garnishing Game Day Cocktails will have specialty sippers dressed for the occasion. A Classic Old Fashioned is a lovely drink to offer football fanatics to get the season off to a great start. A simple zip of orange zest adds bright color & when dropped into the glass, the oils gently perfume the blend. Learn how to capture it efficiently with my pointers as outlined below. Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year.
Classic Old Fashioned
makes 1 serving
The Basic Fundamentals
The recipe can easily be prepared in large quantities & poured from a pitcher to serve a crowd.
1 tsp sugar or 2 cubes
4 drops bitters
1 tsp water
2 ounces bourbon
Ice
Garnishes: Fresh cherries & orange rind
Stir together the sugar, the bitters & the water in the bottom of an old fashioned glass. Add ice & top with the bourbon, stirring well. Garnish with fresh cherries & orange rind.
The Extra Point
Substitute cranberries in place of the cherries for a lovely variation.
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{helpful advice}
How To Collect Fresh Orange Rind
When beautiful cocktails are desired, so much depends upon a striking garnish. Follow these tips to create lovely color & texture in each glass.
The Technique
Rinse the orange under cool water. Cut a small piece of the end away from one side of the fruit & place the flat portion onto the cutting board. Remove the outer peel of the orange using a sharp vegetable peeler by moving from the top to the bottom of the fruit. Pick the orange up, if necessary, to complete the task. Try to remove as long of a piece of the peel as you can with each swipe. For additional photo reference, look to Cooking Classics: Citrus Apple Butter.
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The Tune
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