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Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

August 11, 2016 by Joy the Baker 21 Comments

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Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

There’s a reason we talk about the weather here in New Orleans.  It’s not small talk.  Hardly.

We talk about it because in the summer it is ever-present and unpredictable.  The weather has a sense of humor enough to know when you’ve gone into the grocery store, leaving your umbrella in the backseat of your car.  It’s kind enough to create wind strong enough to trim your trees for you… whether you wanted them trimmed or not.  Sweet enough to constantly humidify your ferns…all the ferns… every plant… plus your hair.  The weather here will not be ignored.  Pretty magical as long as you’re not scared of night thunder.

This isn’t a low octane cocktail.  It’s slow and syrupy. Our porch-sit sipping cocktail to wrap up these steamy summer days.  Best enjoyed under a balcony, in the rain,  jumping at occasional thunderclaps.

Ps.  Everyone is afraid of night thunder.  It’s biological.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Here’s how we’re cocktailing in these lingering summer days.

This drink is about process with a sprinkling of ritual.  The order of dashes and muddles has been predetermined by the cocktail gods.
Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

The beginning is simple.  A sugar cube (I like the raw sort) in the bottom of a rocks glass.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Three dashes of bitters onto and into each sugar cube.  Three is good.  Four is also good.  Five is fine.  Six… well, go easy.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

A small dash or orange flower water.  A splash is a flick of the wrist.  It’s technical and deliberate except not at all.  Splash.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

A slightly larger splash of sparkling water.

I have La Croix in my refrigerator because I AM A MODERN WOMAN.  Join me.  It’s definitely all it’s cracked up to be.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Muddled.

Crushing the cube.  Dissolving the sugar. Bubbling with flavor and sweetness.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

The peaches smell like summer.  We’re still in it!

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

The peach is muddled just slightly.  Crushing for flavor.  It’s ok.  We’re still compassionate humans.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Ice cubes.  Good ones.  Two.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Now it’s time for whiskey.  You can choose bourbon or rye.  Whichever makes you feel most alive inside.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Stir respectfully.  Add Luxardo Cherries and sip sip slowly.

Peach and Orange Flower Old Fashioned

Cheers to us.  xo

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Peach Orange Water Old Fashioned

  • Author: Joy the Baker
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 1 sugar cube
  • 3 dashes bitters
  • splash of orange flower water
  • splash of sparkling water
  • 2 slices of peach
  • ice cubes
  • 2 ounces Rye or Bourbon Whiskey
  • 2 luxardo cherries

Instructions

  1. This recipe makes one cocktail. Double, triple, or quadruple as necessary, making one cocktail per glass.
  2. Place the sugar cube in a rocks glass. Splash bitters, orange flower water, and a splash of club soda over the sugar cube. Use a muddler to break up the cube and crush until it is mostly dissolved. Add a slice of peach and muddle to crush and infuse the flavor.
  3. Fill glass with two or three ice cubes
  4. Top with whiskey.
  5. Stir.
  6. Garnish with a fresh peach slice and two cherries.
  7. Cheers!


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  • Serving Size: 1

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  1. sara

    August 12, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    I love New Orleans weather but Michigan is dicey. Michigan weather is the type in which a thunder cloud will erupt in a small square foot radius in order to pelt hail on a graduation party or a wedding after 5 weeks of drought. Will Luxardo Cherries assist with this unique regional problem or should we just revert to Faygo Soda and vodka?

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  2. Brianna E. Phelps

    August 12, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    This looks so refreshing for summer! We have a big box of peaches from a neighbor…I glad I came across this recipe <3

    Reply
  3. searedandshameless

    August 12, 2016 at 7:20 am

    an old fashioned. That’s exactly what I need for this Friday. Thank you Joy!!

    https://www.searedandshameless.com

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    • joythebaker

      August 12, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Happy weekend!

      Reply
  4. JUP Girl

    August 12, 2016 at 5:15 am

    Where do you recommend purchasing orange flower water besides Amazon? Looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. Considering The Radish

    August 11, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Keeping la croix on hand is a game changer. Boozy, syrupy cocktails are perfect for the humid late summer. This looks incredible, and I love that you add sparkling water to your old fashioneds.

    Reply
  6. Malinda Knowles (@msmali006)

    August 11, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    so i should just hire you and you come make it for me lol
    looks amazing
    malinda
    http://www.malindaknowles.net

    Reply
  7. Ellen

    August 11, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    I just got orange flower water! And then you post this. The universe is telling me I need a cocktail tonight.

    Reply
  8. Sarah

    August 11, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I love this idea. I sent your post to my husband, who’s the resident drink maker, and my mother-in-law, who’s an old fashioned fan. Thanks for the idea, Joy. Hopefully I get to enjoy one soon!

    Reply
  9. Marissa

    August 11, 2016 at 10:54 am

    This post is everything I love. Great writing, Peach-Pear La Croix and Luxardo cherries. Love love love!

    Reply
  10. Lottie Gibbons

    August 11, 2016 at 10:44 am

    What a classic looking drink, would definitely serve this for my friends! x
    https://flareaforte.blogspot.co.uk

    Reply
  11. Suzonne

    August 11, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I am not afraid of night thunder! Sexiest thing ever.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      August 11, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Valid point. Valid point.

      Reply
  12. Kitchen Composure

    August 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

    You have an incredible way with words that make everyday moments funny and relatable. I love the idea of pairing peaches with bourbon. While I don’t have a covered porch, I’ll happily sip this while lazily swinging on my hammock.

    Reply
  13. Ginnis Tonik (@GinnisTonik)

    August 11, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Is that the peach-pear la croix?? I have been drinking them for several years now, so I guess that makes me a la croix hipster, so it’s surprising and exciting to see so many others being like “omg, la croix!” Can’t wait to try this cocktail, probably this weekend, in the hot Texas sun and rain.

    Reply
  14. John Popovich

    August 11, 2016 at 6:42 am

    You are So Great. Very funny. Keep it up.

    Reply
  15. Jenny

    August 11, 2016 at 5:05 am

    Youre so great. :)

    Reply
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