Introduction:
Howdy and welcome to Junior’s Bourbon Hall and we are going to discuss the Old-Fashioned Friday – Sassafras Old-Fashioned. On Old Fashioned Friday’s love to have a great old-fashioned with a wonderful fish fry. This cocktail matches a Dark Rye / Double Rye with sassafras syrup and angostura bitters. Basically, this cocktail could be named a Root Beer Old Fashioned as well. Let’s dive in.
What is sassafras syrup you ask? Well, it is made from the root bark of the sassafras tree. The syrup itself gives off a great earthy flavor and what I like to call the Christmas spice of cardamom, molasses, and start anis. Great flavors that go with Rye whiskey and give you a bit of spice. And gives you a great root beer flavor.
The sassafras syrup gives this old-fashioned sweetness that a good old-fashioned need to become a great cocktail. It also gives off the aroma of the molasses and cardamom or a good root beer flavor.
Here is the Recipe for the Sassafras Old-Fashioned:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz double rye whiskey
- 1 oz sassafras syrup
- 5 dashes angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass, combine double rye whiskey, sassafras syrup, and angostura bitters.
- Add ice cubes and stir well for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass with an ice sphere.
Video on how to make the Sassafras Old-Fashioned.
Conclusion:
The Old-Fashioned Friday – Sassafras Old-Fashioned is a sweet and spicy cocktail that tastes like a root beer soda. You can control the sweetness by using a higher proof rye or a bit less syrup. This would be a great after dinner cocktail or a way to end your night.
