The Elder Fashioned (or Elder Fashion) was created in 2007 by bartender Phil Ward at New York City cocktail bar Death & Co. It revolutionized modern mixology by completely swapping the traditional components of a classic Old Fashioned with modern, floral, and citrus-forward ingredients.
Elder Fashioned
Phil WardDeath & Co. NYC2000s
Spirit
Gin
Cocktail family
Martini
Flavors
Boozy
Makes
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin Plymouth Recommended
- 3/4 oz St-Germain Elderflower
- 2 dashes Bitters see Note
Method
- Combine all ingredients in your mixing glass.
- Fill glass with ice and stir for 30 seconds or until well diluted.
- Double-strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large rock.
- Express grapefruit twist, rub on rim of glass, and drop in.
- Note: Angostura is recommended, but I’ve enjoyed Fee Brothers peach or grapefruit bitters.
Equipment
- Peeler or Knife
- Mixing Glass
- Bar Spoon
- Julep Strainer
- Fine Strainer
Glass
Rocks
Garnish
Grapefruit Twist