Cocktail Quebecois Heritage Old Fashioned

Description: This inspired twist on the classic Old Fashioned honors the rich flavors of Québec with its exclusive local ingredients. The drink balances the bittersweet notes of Amer with the gentle warmth of Québec whiskey and the earthy, forest charms of local maple syrup. It's a robust and complex experience, evoking the essence of a crisp Canadian forest. Ingredients: - 2 oz Québec whiskey (preferably made from local grains) - 1/4 oz Amer Amer (a Québecois herbal bitter liqueur) - 1/4 oz pure Québec maple syrup - 2 dashes birch sap bitters (locally crafted if possible) - Orange peel for garnish - Sprig of Québec spruce tip for aroma Instructions: 1. In an Old Fashioned glass, combine the Québec whiskey, Amer Amer, maple syrup, and birch sap bitters. 2. Add a large ice cube and stir gently until well-chilled and slightly diluted. 3. Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish. 4. Lightly bruise a sprig of Québec spruce tip and rest it on the edge of the glass for a fragrant finish. 5. Serve and enjoy the taste of Québec’s natural bounty.