The Banana & Espresso Old Fashioned

Banana Old Fashioned 

Glass: Double Rocks Glass 

Garnish: Banana slice, banana chip, candied banana (your call) 

Directions & Ingredients 

To make Banana Simple Syrup 

In sauce pan add: 

  • 1/2 sliced banana (riper the better) 

  • 1 c. sugar 

  • 1 c. water 

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature. Strain through cheesecloth into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator (up to 3 weeks; add 1.5 oz of Vodka to get a few more weeks of storage).   

 

In mixing glass add: 

  • 2.0 oz  Bourbon (Elija Craig Toasted Barrel) 

  • 0.33 oz (or 2 tsp) to taste 

  • 2.0 dashes of bitters (chocolate and/or walnut or Angostura) 

  • [If making in glass] 0.5 oz cold water   

Stir for 20 –30 rotations 

Strain over ice in rocks glass 

Garnish, if desired, with banana chip

JulesEspresso Old Fashioned 

Glass: Rocks Glass 

Garnish: Espresso beans 

Directions & Ingredients 

In mixing glass add: 

  • 1oz espresso chilled 2oz bourbon  

  • 0.5oz demerara syrup 

  • 2-3 dashes Pecan bitters 

Stir in a mixing glass for approx. 20 seconds. 

Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube 

Add 3 espresso beans, health, wealth, and happiness! 


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