Description

The Grumpy Old Man sounds like a joke, but the drink itself has real charm: a dark, nutty bourbon sipper with enough bitters to make it feel older, drier and more interesting than a standard sweet whiskey mix. Bourbon gives warmth, amaretto brings almond richness, and two styles of bitters stop the whole thing becoming too soft.

It is the sort of cocktail for someone who says they do not want anything fussy, then quietly enjoys every sip. Stir it properly, serve it over good ice, and you get orange, oak, spice and toasted sweetness in a short glass with a bad mood and a good finish.

Ingredients

50 ml Bourbon
15 ml Amaretto
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 dash Orange Orange bitters

Instructions

Stir: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.

Strain: Strain over fresh ice in a lowball glass.

Serve: Finish neatly and serve.