Awadhi Velvet Old Fashioned

Inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Awadhi cuisine and the warmth of Asian flavors, this premium cocktail features Jim Beam bourbon butter-washed for a velvety mouthfeel, balanced with homemade saffron and cardamom syrup, a hint of Amontillado sherry, and a gentle mist of rosewater. It's luxurious, spicy, and delicately floral—a perfect match for your restaurant’s refined menu. Serve in: Double Old Fashioned glass Description: Awadhi Velvet Old Fashioned is an opulent twist on the classic, incorporating clarified unsalted butter-washed bourbon, a house saffron-cardamom syrup, dry sherry, and the subtle aroma of rosewater. This cocktail’s rich, aromatic complexity mirrors the sumptuous flavors and elegance of Awadhi and Asian cuisine. Ingredients: - 60 ml (2 oz) unsalted butter-washed Jim Beam bourbon - 10 ml (1/3 oz) house-made saffron & cardamom syrup* - 7 ml (1/4 oz) Amontillado sherry - 2 dashes orange bitters - Rosewater spray or atomizer - Edible gold leaf (for garnish, optional) - Orange peel (for garnish) - Saffron thread (for garnish, optional) *To make saffron & cardamom syrup: - 100 ml water - 100 g sugar - 8-10 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed - A generous pinch of saffron threads Simmer the cardamom and saffron in the water and sugar until dissolved, let steep, then strain and cool. Method: 1. Stir the butter-washed bourbon, saffron-cardamom syrup, sherry, and orange bitters with ice until well chilled. 2. Strain into a double old-fashioned glass over a large clear ice cube. 3. Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in. 4. Mist the surface lightly with rosewater. 5. Garnish with a saffron thread and edible gold leaf atop the ice for a regal finish. The result is velvety, fragrant, and layered—a cocktail worthy of your premium Awadhi-Asian menu.