The Five O'Clock: Ancho Chile Old Fashioned
Barry Young of Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries I 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.
“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!
Ancho Old Fashioned
2 oz. BLY Ancho Chili Liqueur
0.25z Demerara Syrup*
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Orange Wedge
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.
*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.
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