11.07.08

extra happy hour

Wow! This week marked one of the most amazing events in my life. It’s hard to put into words the emotion and pure excitement I felt when Barack Obama was elected President. I can only say, unbelievably awesome.

In celebration, I’ve concocted my new favorite cocktail, the old fashioned. I studied the bartender at one of my favorite bars, Weatherup, and I think I have it down pat. I’ve of course added my own fancy touch by using my popsicle molds to make bigger ice cubes that melt slower. Not only do they melt slower, but they add a little patriotism.

Cheers! To a new president and a new outlook. I couldn’t be more proud.

Old Fashioned

2 ounces Bourbon
1 sugar cube
a few splashes of Angostura bitters
a few more splashes of soda water
1 large ice cube, such as a popsicle mold
2 inch piece of orange rind

1
Carefully cut a 2 inch piece of orange rind, being careful to not cut into white part.
2
Place a sugar cube, bitters and soda water in a short glass. Muddle until sugar is dissolved.
3
Add ice cube, then the bourbon.
4
Fold piece of orange rind and squeeze together over drink, letting the essence fall into the drink. (You may not be able to see the essence, but it’s there, I promise) Drop the rind in the beverage.
5
Give it a swirl or two and say Cheers! It’s the dawn of a new era!

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4 Comments so far

  1. Culinary Cory November 8th, 2008 6:17 pm

    I love happy hour! Insert sip here. This drink sounds like fun.

  2. lisa November 9th, 2008 9:55 pm

    yes! a new era!! i’ll drink to that.

    i’ve been meaning to try weatherup forever…i’m moving it to the top of my list. mmmm.

  3. iris May 28th, 2009 7:21 pm

    i was out celebrating in the streets of DC this week. as it was announced he was president, people literally flooded out into the streets. there were drums, flags, and people dancing everywhere. everyone was hugging each other, even the police who were out to do crowd control were smiling and hugging. it was incredible.

    i love old fashioneds, they are in my top 5. i especially love them with raw sugar, so there’s a bit of a sweet crunch that contrasts well with the bitters and bourbon.

    cheers!

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