This post is about an old fashioned with orange air.
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This cocktail is SO fun. You'll learn a new skill with this "orange air" & be able to integrate it into future craft cocktails too!
We love to make this cocktail because it has all the classic flavors of an old-fashioned, but involves a unique element. This old-fashioned with orange air is inspired by Netflix's show "Drink Masters"! Highly recommend giving it a watch if you want some extra inspo.
This post is about an old fashioned with orange air.
What Makes A Good Old Fashioned Cocktail?
A good Old-Fashioned doesn't need much! You just need bourbon (or brandy), bitters, and simple syrup in this case! It's a spirit-forward cocktail, so if that's your thing, you'll love it!
We love bourbon, so we switch things up often. If you're looking for a middle-of-the-road, good tasting bottle, we recommend:
- Woodford Reserve
- Basil Hayden
- High West
- Buffalo Trace
- Wild Turkey
Looking for something else?
Old Fashioned Ingredients:
1. Whiskey or Brandy
Totally your preference here! We prefer Bourbon, so that's the Whiskey we typically use. If you'd like a sweeter flavor with less "oak", Brandy might be for you.
2. Bitters
Angostura is best.
3. Simple Syrup
You can use store-bought or make your own! Sometimes we create a Demerara simple syrup for a deeper flavor. You can get creative if you'd like!
4. Oranges
Fresh oranges are needed for this recipe!
5. Soy Lecithin
Soy lecithin is the main ingredient you use for creating the "air". If you want the frothy "air" texture, you cannot skip this ingredient. If you'd like to make just a classic old-fashioned, you can skip this step. But we recommend you don't 🙂
Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe:
1. Make your orange "air".
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2. Make your old-fashioned.
- Add bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, and ice to a mixing glass.
- Stir with a bar spoon for 20-30 seconds.
2. Finish assembling & enjoy.
- Use a Hawthorne strainer to strain your cocktail over a large ice cube into a rocks glass. We use this ice mold for crystal clear large cubes!
- Using a bar spoon, gently scoop the "air" on top of your old-fashioned. Make sure you do this part gently, avoiding any orange juice/liquid to keep your "air" intact.
- Garnish with an orange peel & enjoy!
FAQs:
Can you use a different liquor instead of whiskey in an Old-Fashioned?
You can also use brandy. My personal preference is an Old-Fashioned with bourbon, but you can use whatever whiskey or brandy you like. No other liquors will taste good in this drink since it's spirit-forward.
What does the soy lecithin "air" taste like?
The soy lecithin "air" tastes like whatever liquid you make it with, in this case orange. The orange flavor compliments the Old-Fashioned in this case, so I wouldn't recommend using another citrus.
My soy lecithin "air" isn't working...
The "air" formation does take a little time. Continue using your immersion blender or hand blender. If it still isn't establishing after a long period of time, you can add a little more soy lecithin. Be cautious when adding more because too much will negatively impact the flavor of the drink.
How to make soy lecithin "air"...
Ube powder! I buy this exact one on Amazon. It's made from purple sweet potatoes. There is no flavor, it's simply for adding a unique color to your drink without gross chemicals & dyes.
What's the difference between a Wisconsin Old-Fashioned & a Prohibition-Style?
A Wisconsin Old-Fashioned tops the cocktail with a little Sprite or 7-Up. The Prohibition Old-Fashioned is made like this recipe outlines.
What do you serve an Old-Fashioned in?
You serve an Old-Fashioned in a rocks glass. I always buy this set from Amazon - they're affordable, but look/feel so expensive. Everyone is always shocked about the price!
What do you garnish an Old-Fashioned with?
To garnish an Old-Fashioned, you use an orange peel. You can express the oils of the orange peel by lightly twisting it to squeeze them out. We will then run the peel along the rim of the glass for added flavor and scent.
Blueberry Margarita Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 margarita 1x
Description
These jammy blueberry margaritas are so delicious! If you’re looking for something subtly sweet & perfect for a summer afternoon, these are for you! (P.S. the batched pitcher recipe is in the blog post above!)
Ingredients
- 2 oz – reposado tequila
- 1 oz – fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz – agave syrup
- 1/4 oz – Cointreau (or orange liqueur)
- 1 large bar spoon – blueberry jam (or blueberry syrup)
- Ice
- Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
- Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
Instructions
1. Rim your glass: Zest a little lime into sugar or salt on a plate (I love sugar!). Use a lime wedge to get the edge of your drink wet, then dip it into your sugar or salt mixture.
2. In a shaker, add all your ingredients (tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, cointreau, and blueberry jam) along with ice. Shake intensely for 20 seconds.
3. Double strain into your glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a cocktail pick of blueberries & enjoy!
Notes
If you’d like to use a different liquor, I’ve outlined the recipe adjustments in the blog post above.
Additional notes can be found in the blog post above.
This post was about a mezcal margarita.
Might we suggest...
A classic cocktail staple with a little chemistry twist. This Old Fashioned with Orange Air will have your guests’ jaws on the ground.
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What even is an Old Fashioned with Orange Air?
Have you seen Drink Masters on Netflix, or have you been living under a rock!? This cocktail was inspired by one of their challenges on the show & it’s my new OBSESSION. They use this product called soy lecithin to create “air”. The possibilities with this “air” in food & drink are never ending. Prepare to see a whole lot more in future recipes. It’s definitely worth adding to your list of hosting tips & tricks.
It’s called “air” because it’s such a light consistency. “Foam” doesn’t do it justice because it’s so much lighter. It’s also nothing like “bubbles” because it doesn’t pop that easily. “Air” is exactly right & I’m confident you’ll agree after trying it!
It’s shockingly a great party drink. You can prep the air a bit, and it’s SUPER fast to make or bring back to life when sitting out.
What you need to know about using soy lecithin…
It’s much easier than you’d expect. You barely need any, so make sure you add it sparingly. Start with less than you need, you can always add more. If you add too much, you’ll taste it.
You can use soy lecithin for a multitude of purposes – the possibilities for cocktails/mocktails alone are endless. The kind we use is right from amazon. I linked it here, in case you want to grab the same one!
If you leave it out while enjoying your first round of drinks, you can bring it back to life with a little blending. You can always add a little soy lecithin back in too if it needs it.
A Few Of My Must-Have Bar Items
The old-fashioned is a frequented beverage at our house – we are in WI after all! However, I cannot stand a Wisconsin-style old-fashioned. When it comes to an old-fashioned, it’s prohibition style or nothing for me. When I’m serving a prohibition style old-fashioned, I always serve it out of a rocks glass – here are the ones we own & love. They’re ornate & durable. We also love to use these when we have a drink that has a prettier composition (like this gorgeous “air”)!
For large ice cubes – this is our go-to mold for a clear cube. It uses directional freezing. Since they take a little longer to freeze, we stock up on the cubes for whenever we host more people. You really need to serve the “air” over a single cube or no ice if you want to extend its life.
This is the staple mixing glass that I adore. It’s so elegant, and won’t drive you crazy sitting out on your counter. If you don’t already have one, we use this basic budget bar set currently.
As always, enjoy responsibly! 21+.
Old Fashioned With Orange Air
Total Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail (Enough “air” for ~5 drinks) 1x
Description
A classic cocktail staple with a little chemistry twist. This Old Fashioned with Orange Air will have you & your guests' jaws on the ground.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 g soy lecithin
- 175 g freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 dashes bitters (angostura or orange)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz quality bourbon
Instructions
Orange "Air"
- Squeeze fresh orange juice into a flat bottomed dish or bowl.
- Slowly add part of the soy lecithin to the orange juice.
- Mix on medium high with an immersion blender or hand mixer.
- Continue adding soy lecithin and mixing until "air" holds shape.
- Let air stand for 1 minute (or while you make your cocktail) to stabilize.
Old-Fashioned
- In a mixing glass, combine bitters & simple syrup until combined.
- Add bourbon & a handful of ice. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- Top with "air".
- Enjoy!
- Category: Drinks
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