El Zapatero - 2 Ways Orgeat Elevates Your Old Fashioned Game
Orgeat Old Fashioned alert! Can you ditch the classic syrup and elevate your Old Fashioned with homemade Orgeat? The answer is YES, obviously!
In this episode 2 of our Orgeat Series, we'll explore the world of split-base Old Fashioned, featuring the yummy homemade Orgeat Syrup.
We'll be crafting two unique Orgeat cocktails:
El Zapatero: This Old Fashioned twist combines mezcal, bourbon, and orgeat syrup for a complex and smoky flavor profile, coming together very nicely with a touch of cinnamon.
Rye & Cognac Orgeat Twist: Inspired by classic cocktails like the Sazerac and the Vieux Carré, this variation uses rye whiskey and cognac alongside orgeat syrup for a bold and sophisticated drink.
Get ready to level up your home bartending skills! You'll learn valuable tips on using orgeat syrup in cocktails, achieving flavor balance, and experimenting with different spirits.
Cheers! 🍸✨
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Ingredients
1:46 El Zapatero
3:17 Orgeat Old Fashioned
El Zapatero (Jeremy Lake) :
1.5oz - 45ml Mezcal
1/2oz - 15ml Bourbon
2 barspoon Orgeat
1 Dash Angostura
1 Dash Chocolate Bitters
Grated Cinnamon & Orange zest
Orgeat Old Fashioned :
1oz - 30ml Cognac
1oz - 30ml Rye Whiskey
1 barspoon Orgeat
1-2 Dash Peychaud's
1-2 Dash Angostura
Lemon Zest
Filmed, edited and co-produced with the very talented Malak AZ / Pop & Soda - https://www.popandsoda.com