Saxtons River Sapling Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned w. Orange Air

Ingredients:

2 oz Saxtons River Sapling Maple Bourbon

.25 oz Simple Syrup

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

3 Dashes Orange Bitters

Orange Juice

Soy Lecithin

Dried Orange Wheel

Make 1 Serving

The Old Fashioned is just that, an old fashioned mainstay beloved by whiskey lovers.  Dating back to the late 1800s this cocktail has stood the test of time.  In modern day mixology we see many unique iterations of this beverage as bartenders and bar owners battle it out to stay ahead over the curve when it comes to innovative and imaginative cocktail menus.  This version is unique in that it uses a maple flavored bourbon and also includes the addition of orange air.

Orange Air Instructions:

1. Add 800 ml of orange juice in a wide and deep dish.  Add 1 generous teaspoon of soy lecithin granules.

2. Using an immersion blender, whip air into the orange juice.  This takes a few minutes but the result will be a stable foam which can hold its shape for up to an hour.  Once you are happy with your air, set it aside and assemble your cocktail.

Notes: When adding the orange juice to the vessel that you will be blending in, make sure that the liquid is not too deep.  There should be no more than 1-2 inches of liquid in your container.  You also do not want to fully submerge the immersion blender.

Maple Old Fashioned Instructions:

1. Add bourbon, simple syrup, orange bitters, and angostura bitters into a cocktail stirring glass and fill with ice.  Stir for about 45 seconds or until you notice that the ice has begun to melt in the glass.

2. Pour mixture over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

3. Top with orange air and a dried orange wheel.

4. Enjoy!