The Transitional Old Fashioned

As we continue to expand our Cocktail Garden at New Dawn, we are constantly looking for botanicals that offer both visual brilliance and a unique flavor profile. Following our success with hardy perennials like rosemary and sage, we are turning our attention to a vibrant spring favorite: the Nasturtium.

The Transitional Old Fashioned

2 oz New Dawn 10-year Wheated Whiskey

¼ -½ oz Nasturtium syrup

dash of cherry saffron bitters

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir till chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over large ice cube and garnish with Nasturtium flower.

Nasturtium Syrup: Combine handful of Nasturtium flowers with ¼ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of water. Heat until sugar dissolved. Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes. Discard flowers.