eat make read

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!