It’s summer time, of us. And it’s sizzling. I like an excellent Gin & Tonic as a lot as the subsequent individual, particularly when the temps are rising, however I often find yourself spending the hotter months pining for my wintertime staples like an Outdated Usual or Manhattan. Cocktails just like the Good Outdated Pine are perfect for scratching that brown booze itch when one thing additional refreshing is so as.
This straightforward riff on the Outdated Usual is the creation of Chef Richard Blais in partnership with Mount Homosexual, whose pleasant Black Barrel makes up the drink’s basis. The rum is aged in extra-charred “black” ex-bourbon barrels, giving the cocktail a few of the bolder, darkish sugar hallmarks of the whiskey-based traditional. A bit of do-it-yourself pineapple syrup and Angostura bitters add a candy, tropical layer that makes this one preferrred for summer time sipping.
Now, I do know what you’re in all probability pondering. Selfmade cocktail syrups are annoying. Any drink that entails pots and measuring spoons could be a recipe for catastrophe. And even while you get it proper, you’re left with a jar of syrup taking over beneficial house in your fridge that you just want for all these leftovers you’ll by no means eat. Effectively, for this drink you’re in luck. Till July 15, Cocktail Courier presents all the pieces you want for the Good Outdated Pine ready-made and pre-packaged, together with rocks glasses, ice spheres, an entire bottle of rum, and even dehydrated pineapple slices for garnish. Summertime, and the dwelling actually is straightforward.
Good Outdated Pine
2 oz. Mount Homosexual Black Barrel rum
¼ oz. pineapple syrup*
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Mix all elements in a mixing glass over ice and stir till well-chilled. Pour right into a rocks glass over a big dice of ice and garnish with a dehydrated pineapple slice.
*For these with extra time and fridge house, mix equal elements easy syrup and contemporary pineapple chunks in a blender. Pressure earlier than use.