Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- ½ ounce Tea Forté African solstice rooibos tea syrup
- ¼ ounce Fernet Branca
- 3 dashes of chocolate bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, African solstice rooibos tea syrup, Fernet Branca, and chocolate bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently until well chilled and diluted (about 30 seconds).
- Strain the mixture over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it in as a garnish.
- Enjoy your Solstice Old Fashioned!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use a high-quality bourbon for the best flavor.
- To make the African solstice rooibos tea syrup, steep Tea Forté African solstice rooibos tea in hot water, then combine with equal parts sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Stir the cocktail gently to ensure it is properly chilled and diluted without becoming too watery.
- For an extra aromatic touch, lightly warm the orange peel before expressing its oils over the drink.
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