Orange Old-Fashioned cocktail with Elusa Orange Liqueur

with Elusa Orange Liqueur

Orange Old-Fashioned

The classic, brightened with citrus and Armagnac warmth.

Medium · Rocks glass · 4 min · Serves 1
Glass: Rocks glass Garnish: Orange twist + brandied cherry Prep: 4 min Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 50ml Elusa Blanche Armagnac
  • 15ml Elusa Orange Liqueur
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Large ice cube
  • Strip of orange peel
  • Brandied cherry (garnish)

Method

  1. 1

    Combine: Add the Blanche, Orange Liqueur and bitters to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Stir: Fill with ice and stir steadily for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour: Strain over a single large ice cube in a chilled rocks glass.

  4. 4

    Express: Twist the orange peel over the surface, rub the rim, and drop it in.

  5. 5

    Garnish: Add the brandied cherry on a stick.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Fresh orange oil, dried fig, gentle oak

Palate

Spirit-led, bittersweet citrus, layered fruit

Finish

Long, warming, with cherry sweetness on the back

When to Serve

Late evening, after dinner, somewhere comfortable. Standard Old-Fashioneds rely on a sugar cube and orange peel — using Elusa Orange Liqueur instead lifts the citrus character and slips real fruit into the drink without dialling up the sweetness.