Leathered Quartzite Old Fashioned
A deep, textured twist on the classic Old Fashioned, inspired by the subtle, tactile finish of leathered quartzite stone. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 strip orange peel
- a pinch smoked sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 2 dashes orange bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink, run it around the rim, then rest it on the ice.
- Step 6: Finish with a very light pinch of smoked sea salt sprinkled on top to evoke the leathered quartzite’s smoky, textured character.
