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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’
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
Small Batch
Flavor: Floral · Berry · Warm spice
Season: Cold weather
Make the Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers 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’
An Old Fashioned with a floral streak. Garrison Brothers Small Batch stays in charge while elderflower liqueur and sloe gin add soft berry and blossom notes, and cardamom bitters with a touch of turbinado bring warmth. Stirred, served over a big cube, finished with a sprig of baby's breath.
Questions, answered
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.
Is there a HoneyDew version?
Yes. Our Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin' with HoneyDew uses Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, bourbon infused with Texas wildflower honey, for a softer, rounder take.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch 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.
