Episode 026The Old Fashioned is a deep part of America’s cocktail history. With a simple base ingredient list, it begs for  experimentation. In this episode we explore the history of the Old Fashioned (Kurt insisted) and each of us put our spin on the bourbon classic. Not surprising to those who have played with the recipes, we find four distinct tastes with each playing into personal taste preferences - sweetness, citrus, smoky flavor and spice. Bourbon neat is still the drink of choice but a good Old Fashioned cocktail is a great change of pace.  #bourbonon #oldfashioned #cocktails #oldtub 2 oz. bourbon1 Demerara sugar cube3 drops of Hello bitters2 drops of Citrus bittersGarnishProcess - muddle and dissolve sugar cube with bitters, mix with bourbon, add bitters, serve over ice, garnish  2 oz. bourbon1 Domino Sugar cube1 Tsp Demerara 2 Dashes Vanilla extract1 Tsp. WaterAngostura bittersGarnish with orange peel and Travers City CherriesProcess - dissolve sugars with dash of vanilla and water, add bourbon, a few dashes of citrus bitters, mix, serve over ice, garnish with orange peel and cherries 2.25 oz. bourbon1/2 oz. Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar Cacao bittersAngostura orange bittersGarnishProcess - dissolve smoked sugar with bitters and a tsp hot water, muddle sugar and bitters, 4 dashes of Cacao bitters, 2 dashes of Angostura orange bitters, add bourbon, mix well, serve over ice, garnish with cherries and orange peel 2.5 oz. bourbon.25 oz. Demerara simple syrup 6 shakes Black Walnut bittersGarnish with two black cherries and blood orange wheel and twistProcess - mix bourbon with simple syrup, stir in bitters, pour over ice ball, garnish with cherries and blood orange