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Improved Whiskey Cocktail
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanServings
1
servingsCalories
164
kcalABV
39%
Total time
3
minutesThe precursor to the old fashioned, the improved whiskey cocktail by Jerry Thomas is a true classic.
Ingredients
2 dashes 2 dashes Cardamom Bitters
1 dash 1 dash Absinthe
2 dashes 2 dashes Maraschino Liqueur
3 dashes 3 dashes Gum Syrup
2 oz 60 ml Bourbon
Directions
- Technique: Simple Stir
- Combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
- Add ice to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients for 10 – 15 seconds. Try to avoid over-diluting the drink.
- Strain into a glass with ice.
- Garnish:
- Orange peel.
Notes
- Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon, Mixing Glass
- Serving Glass: Coupe Glass
Featured Video
If the name isn’t descriptive enough, then think of a Whiskey Cocktail but better. I’m just kidding; this is very different than the average Whiskey Cocktail. While the normal one is cardamom-y and has a spice to it, this one is orangey and licorice-flavored.
This first appeared in Jerry Thomas’s 1880 edition of his bartender’s guide. His improved cocktail versions never really enjoyed the fame the normal ones enjoyed, but they are delicious and worthy of being remembered.
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