Old Fashioned Appetizer

Name: Old Fashioned Appetizer
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Bourbon — 30 ml; Dubonnet/French rouge aromatised wine — 30 ml; Orange curaçao liqueur — 5 ml; Orange juice (freshly squeezed) — 5 ml; Pineapple juice — 5 ml; Absinthe — 2 dashes; Creole-style bitters — 1 dash

A sweet and fruity cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.7%

Ingredients

~129 kcal per serving

Servings

Bourbon30 ml
Dubonnet/French rouge aromatised wine30 ml
Orange curaçao liqueur5 ml
Orange juice (freshly squeezed)5 ml
Pineapple juice5 ml
Absinthe2 dashes
Creole-style bitters1 dash

Garnish

Lemon twist
Maraschino cherry
Pineapple wedge

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 30 mlDubonnet/French rouge aromatised wine 30 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 5 mlOrange juice 5 mlPineapple juice 5 mlAbsinthe 2 dashesCreole-style bitters 1 dash
Strain into the ice-filled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a skewer and a pineapple wedge on the rim

History

Old Fashioned Appetizer is a smooth, spirit-forward cocktail that emphasizes rich flavors and balanced sweetness. Designed to stimulate the palate before a meal, it captures classic cocktail elegance with a modern focus. This drink fits well for sophisticated gatherings or intimate moments. A refined and timeless choice for home bartenders.