Optimist Old Fashioned in a glass

Optimist Old Fashioned

Chocolate
Citrusy

A traditional Old Fashioned cocktail enhanced with the flavors of Bénédictine and chocolate bitters, finished with an orange zest garnish.

Time to make
5 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Strength
Strong

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Chocolate bitters4.00 oz
  • Bourbon whiskey2.00 oz
  • Prune Eau de vie0.50 oz
  • Orange bitters2.00 oz

Equipement

Serving details

  • GlasswareRocks
  • GarnishOrange zest twist
  • IceLargeCube
  • TemperatureChilled

How to make it

  • Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  • STIR all ingredients with ice.
  • STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
  • EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Other details

  • CaloriesBetween_200_and_250
  • Alcohol volume31.41%
  • Not suitable for

Reviews

4.5
(85)