Basil Simple Syrup Old Fashioned

Name: Basil Simple Syrup Old Fashioned
Prep time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 5 fresh basil leaves; 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 strip orange twist

Herbal freshness from house-made basil syrup pairs with bourbon for a sophisticated, garden-fresh cocktail.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 65 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 fresh basil leaves
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 strip orange twist

Instructions

Step 1: Make the basil syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 5 fresh basil leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 1 hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar and cool completely.
Step 2: In a rocks glass, add 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz basil simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir gently for 30 seconds until fully integrated.
Step 3: Express the oils from a 1-inch strip of orange peel by twisting it over the drink until fragrant, then drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.