Don Fashioned

A minimalist, rum-based twist on the classic Old Fashioned with Don Papa Rum and an extra citrusy zing.

Serves:

60ml Don Papa 7yo

1 Dash of Angostura bitters

1 Dash of orange bitters

1 Dash of citrus bitters

5ml Citrus syrup*

500g Demerara sugar

500ml Filtered water

10g Lemongrass

10g Lemon zest

1 Orange coin for garnish

1 Tumbler (glass)

1 Mixing glass

1 Measuring jigger

1 Mixing spoon

1 Ice scoop

1 Mixing bowl

1 Coffee filter

1 Fridge

To create the citrus syrup, add demerara sugar and filtered water to a mixing bowl, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add lemongrass and lemon zest to the sugar-water mixture, making sure they are well-mixed.
Transfer the liquid to a container with a lid and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to infuse.
The following day, strain the citrus syrup through a coffee filter to remove any solid particles and achieve a smooth consistency.
Once your citrus syrup is ready, pour 5ml of this and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing glass apart from the garnish.
Add ice and stir until chilled.
Pour into a tumbler glass over ice.
To give the cocktail an orange aroma, spray oils from the orange zest on top of the cocktail.
Finally, to garnish your Don Fashioned, cut an orange coin and place it in.

Alcohol content: 29.82g

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