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FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR AT THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD AT BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

The Espresso Old Fashioned is my go-to cocktail because it ’ s the best of both of my two favorite things : espresso and a classic Rye Old Fashioned . It ’ s easy to make , and I am all about keeping drinks less complicated and allowing the main ingredients to speak for themselves working together and not drown each other out .

This cocktail quickly became a favorite for both our guests and myself . Dickel Rye uses a process called chilled charcoal mellowing , which makes the whiskey smoother in taste . The sugar maple charcoal is what gives this drink that wonderful character that matches the earthy qualities of the espresso so well .

The key to stirring the ice is getting just a bit of water to pull all the flavors together while still chilling the drink , but then stopping in time by removing the ice so not to dilute it too much . Adding a large block of ice to a cold drink prevents further dilution and simply keeps the drink cold . The lemon zest complements the espresso and the orange zest complements the rye . A perfect drink for any time of the year !

RYED ON THE ROOF

2 oz . Dickel rye ¼ oz . Simple syrup ( combine equal parts sugar and water ) ¼ oz . Espresso 5-6 dashes Angostura bitters Orange and lemon twist garnish

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice . Stir quickly , allowing the ice to melt slightly to cool down any spice left in the drink . Pour into a rocks glass over a large ice cube while straining out the rest of the ice with a julep strainer . Garnish with orange and lemon zest peels .

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