This whiskey based Valentine’s Day cocktail pays homage to the classic Old Fashioned. Muddled lime takes the place of the orange and refreshing ginger beer gives this famous drink a crisp and delightful remix.

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Whiskey Me Away

Whiskey and ginger are two flavors that pair well together. Add a dash of spicy bitters, tart citrus, and sweet sugar and you have a complex and tasty cocktail.

Course

drinks

Cuisine

cocktails

Keyword

cocktail

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Servings

Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Lime Cut into 6 Wedges
• 2 Drops Bitters
• 1 Part Whiskey
• 2 Parts Ginger Beer Chilled
• Crushed Ice

Course drinks Cuisine cocktails Keyword cocktail Prep Time 5 Minutes Servings Cocktail Ingredients 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Lime Cut into 6 Wedges 2 Drops Bitters 1 Part Whiskey 2 Parts Ginger Beer Chilled Crushed Ice

Instructions

1. In an empty highball glass, muddle the sugar and 1 lime wedge
2. Add the bitters, whiskey and ginger beer and mix well.
3. Add ice and stir to combine. Garnish with a remaining lime wedge.

Recipe Notes

For more Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes, be sure to read this post.