Wild West Old Fashioned

My dad Ron loved the Wild West -- Cowboys, Indians, six-shooters, the stories and the spirit of it all. He also loved his whiskey.

So here, I present the Wild West Old Fashioned.

I used sage in this cocktail because it’s a common western shrub and is important in Native American culture. We’ve also got some great tobacco bitters, a special blend from our friend Sailor Retro and Skidmore Alchemy in Washington. All those years of dad smoking a pipe left an impression on me and all my buddies who came over to hang out. We loved the smell. This bitters felt perfect for this cocktail. I’ve also incorporated a Dewar's scotch spray over the top because not only does it lend a nice aroma, it was Dad’s go-to drink. Cheers, Dad. This one's for you. We love you. - Cody

OLD WEST OLD FASHIONED 

• 2 oz Bourbon

• .25 oz Sage Syrup**

• 3 dashes Tobacco Bitters Dewar's Spray Smoked Sage Sprig

DIRECTIONS: 

• Muddle one orange peel, sage syrup and bitters.

• Add ice and whiskey, stir until well chilled.

• Strain over one large cube. Spray Dewar's over the top from an atomizer.

• Garnish with smoked sage.

**SAGE SYRUP:

• Bring one cup of Turbinado sugar

• 1/2 cup of water and 10 large leaves of sage to a boil.

• Stir often until all sugar is dissolved.

• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

•  Strain into air-tight container.

• Will last two weeks refrigerated.

 PRO TIP: You can find food-grade atomizers here.