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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’ with HoneyDew
This slow-sippin’ beauty puts a backyard barbecue twist on the Old Fashioned, infusing floral notes of elderflower and sloe gin with a smoky-sweet bourbon backbone.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Honeyed · Floral · Berry
Season: Cold weather
Make the Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’ with HoneyDew
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers HoneyDew (or Small Batch) Bourbon ¼ ozElderflower liqueur ¼ ozSloe gin 2 dashesAromatic bitters 1 dashCardamom bitters 1 barspoonTurbinado syrup GarnishA clipped sprig of baby's breath
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, elderflower liqueur, sloe gin, both bitters and the turbinado syrup to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Garnish with a clipped sprig of baby's breath.
About the Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’ with HoneyDew
The honey-forward take on our Sloe-Cookin' Old Fashioned. Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, bourbon infused with Texas wildflower honey, rounds out elderflower liqueur and sloe gin, while cardamom bitters and a touch of turbinado keep it warm and spiced. Stirred and served over a big cube.
Questions, answered
How is this different from the original Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin'?
It swaps Small Batch for HoneyDew. HoneyDew is 80 proof and infused with Texas wildflower honey, so the drink comes out softer and rounder.
What is sloe gin?
A gin-based liqueur flavored with sloe berries, a tart wild plum. It adds a jammy berry note to the drink.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of HoneyDew makes about 12 drinks. Combine the bottle with 3¼ oz each of elderflower liqueur and sloe gin, 1½ oz turbinado syrup, about ¾ oz aromatic bitters and a scant ½ oz cardamom bitters. Add 7 oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3¼ oz per glass over a large cube.
