Frozen Fashioned

An old-fashioned cocktail gets a modern twist with this recipe. The unique presentation of a suspended ice ball adds a touch of elegance to the drink. The combination of 100-proof rye, vermouth, maple syrup, and peach and Peychaud's bitters creates a rich and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for sipping and savoring.

Frozen Fashioned

A modern twist on the classic old-fashioned cocktail, the Frozen Fashioned features a suspended ice ball presentation and a rich, flavorful blend of rye, vermouth, maple syrup, and bitters.

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Ingredients

  • Filtered water (for freezing ice ball)
  • Ice cubes
  • 1.50 ounces 100-proof rye whiskey
  • 0.75 ounce vermouth
  • 0.25 ounce maple syrup
  • 8 drops peach bitters
  • 4 drops Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 orange peel
  • 1 lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Clean the inside of a latex balloon and fill it with enough filtered water to fit in a cocktail glass, then tie it closed.
  2. Place the balloon in the freezer, suspended so that nothing touches it, to maintain its shape and freeze until solid.
  3. Remove the frozen water balloon from the ice ball and discard it, keeping the ice ball frozen until ready to use.
  4. Fill a large glass with ice cubes and add the rye, vermouth, maple syrup, and both bitters, then stir to combine.
  5. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass and add the frozen ice ball.
  6. Garnish with orange and lemon peels and serve.