Cocktails "Old Fashion": history, recipe
The name "Old Fashion" came to us, no doubt, fromin English. Literally it is translated as "old style", "old-fashioned". And if in any other sphere this epithet could be considered insulting, then for the cocktail its meaning is more similar to the definitions of "primordial" and "pristine". Cocktails "Old Fashion" really appeared for a long time.
Appearance
It is officially confirmed that the history of the drinkbegan more than 130 years ago - in 1880. For the first time, cocktails "Old Fashion" began to be cooked in the Louisville bar Pendennis Club (Kentucky). Unfortunately, the author's name is not preserved, but it is known that the barman made this drink for his regular client - a colonel in retired James Pappera. On retirement, the colonel established the production of bourbon, and soon became one of its largest producers in the United States.
Pupper liked cocktail very much. He asked the bartender for his recipe and subsequently shared it with another bartender from the hotel "Waldorf-Astoria" in New York. The new drink took its rightful place in the bar of a well-known hotel, so that the "Old Fashion" cocktails very quickly became very popular. Over time, it spread throughout America.
Rays of Glory
It is known that the cocktail "Old Fashion", a recipewhich did not change for years, was the favorite aperitif of Harry Truman, the 33rd US president. Not indifferent to this drink was the then first lady - the wife of President Bess. Eyewitnesses testified that the Truman couple cooked it with their own hands, and quite often. Today, cocktails "Old Fashion" take a worthy place in the official list of cocktails of the International Bartenders Association.
Composition and proportions
The cocktail consists of:
- bourbon - 50 ml;
- herbal tincture (angostura) - 5 ml;
- orange peel - 1 piece;
- sugar-refined sugar - 2 slices;
- Cocktail cherry - 1 berry;
- ice in cubes - 200 grams.
Optionally added soda. Its presence is not necessary, but it can be enjoyed by those who consider the Old Fashion cocktails too strong.
Homemade cooking
In various variations, bourbon can be replaced by moreaccessible drinks: whiskey, cognac, brandy. It happens that it is not easy to get angostura, so instead of it often use liqueurs "Cointreau" or "Jägermeister". They are more common and not so expensive. Soda is usually replaced with a simple mineral water with gas.
Preparation
In a cooled low glass, add refined sugar andwe moisten it with herbal tincture. When the sugar is impregnated, mash it with a spoon or a special maddler. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes. We pour in the necessary amount of bourbon, blend it. We decorate with cherry and zest.
This cocktail is usually served as an aperitif. If desired, it can be slightly diluted with mineral water to lower the degree.
