The Old Fashioned is an excellent base for experimentation. Given it's simplicity, there was absolutely no way adventurous mixologists weren't going to dedicate countless hours to playing around with variations on this all-time classic.
The Smokey Old Republic is one of our favorite of these many variations—our founder Eric Winter swear by this cocktail. We find adding just a touch of smoke brings out the sherry barrel-aged notes in our Aged Rum, allowing it to shine through and elevating the entire experience.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Palm Republic Aged Rum
- 1 tsp Simple Syrup
- 2 tsp water
- 3-4 dashes Bitters
Garnish (Optional):
- Orange Zest
- Cocktail cherry
Glassware:
- Rocks glass
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients in a glass with ice and stir to mix well.
- Pour mixture over a large cube of ice in a rocks glass.
- For a smokey hint, add cedar chips and a cocktail smoker with the finished mixture.