Barry Young of Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries was listening to his taste buds in the development of recipes for his BLY 105 and Boyd & Blair Professional Proof 151 spirits. The vodka concoctions are recipes were easy, of course, but the 105 proof rum was new. It wanted something special as a complement. Enter an ingredient Barry enjoys cooking with in the kitchen at home: ancho chile peppers.
About This Ancho Chile Old Fashioned Recipe
“I love cooking with spices and had some at home. It worked very well the first time I tested it. My first restaurant test got an awesome response…and the rest is history,” he recalls. His Ancho Chile Liqueur went on to win a Gold Medal at the American Distilling Institute’s Judging of Craft Spirits Awards.
Barry suggests trying out the unique flavor with a spin on the classic old fashioned: “The peppers provide a great smoky flavor that mimics a whiskey so the blend of the ancho with orange and bitters really makes a delightful combination.”
Get out the shaker, people!
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Ancho Chile Old Fashioned
Description
A smoky-sweet twist on the classic old fashioned, made with award-winning ancho chile liqueur, orange, and bitters for a bold, warm flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 oz BLY Ancho Chili Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Demerara syrup*
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 orange wedge
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker add BLY Ancho Chili Liqueur and orange wedge. Muddle orange wedge. Add ice and bitters.
- Shake well and double strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange peel.
*For the Demerara syrup:
- Bring 1 cup of Demerara sugar & 1 cup of water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat & simmer stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature before use.
Recipe by Justin Matase
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