Granty Burn Old Fashioned Cocktail

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Speyburn provided Champagne and Coconuts with some Scotch for us to try their Granty Burn Old Fashioned.

However, all opinions are our own.

Are you one of those purists who think that Scotch should be served straight up and neat, with no ice or additives?

If so, you probably aren’t even reading this recipe right now.

But, if you are still here with me, I hope that you will consider trying this Granty Burn Old-Fashioned Scotch Cocktail.

A Speyburn Scotch Cocktail

After all, this recipe comes straight from the people at Speyburn.

Considering that they make the 10-Year-Old Scotch used in the recipe, I was willing to give this cocktail a try.

And if you love Scotch, I’m willing to bet that this Granty Burn Old-Fashioned will make a believer out of you, too.

Besides – how can you resist a drink literally named after the Granty Burn stream of pure spring water that the Speyburn distillery uses to make its Scotch?

Speyburn is the only distillery using the spring water from Granty Burn, and that pure spring freshness really shows in their delicious Scotch.

Give it a try and you’ll see what I mean!

The Granty Burn Old Fashioned Scotch Cocktail

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Cocktail with bottle of Scotch with text: Granty Burn Old Fashioned

 

This recipe was kindly shared with us by the Good Folks at Speyburn where Jonathan Pogash is their Cocktail Guru.

It adds just a hint of sweetness to their scotch, and the citrus bitters give it just the right balance.

The Granty Burn Old Fashioned hits just the right notes with a hint of sweetness and orange bitters.

It takes its name from the stream in Scotland the distillery uses to make the scotch. 

A low calorie whiskey cocktail

Making the drink is so simple, and it only has 101 calories!

That’s perfect if you’re counting your calories.

Ingredients you need to make the Granty Burn Old Fashioned Cocktail

  • 2 1/2 oz. Speyburn 10 Year Old Scotch
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • 3 dashes orange bitters, we used Fee Brothers
  • Orange peel, for garnish

You’ll need a vegetable peeler, spoon or whisk, and a beverage glass. 

How to make your own simple syrup

If you’re making your own simple syrup, you’ll want to use a 1:1 ratio.

So if you’re making extra for other drinks, you can use 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar.

It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, so I often make enough to use for several drinks.

If you want your simple syrup to last a bit longer, add a splash of vodka to the syrup.

It doesn’t add any flavor, but it helps to extend the shelf life of your refrigerated syrup.

Note: If you wish, you may substitute the simple syrup for a sugar cube if you’re a traditionalist about how you make your old fashioneds. 

How to make the Granty Burn Old Fashioned

Making this drink is really simple.

If you are using store bought simple syrup, you may skip the next step.

To make your homemade simple syrup, place one part sugar and one part water in a sauce pan and bring it to a gentle boil.

Stir frequently to help the sugar dissolve.

Once it has dissolved, allow the syrup to cool.

You will want to decant the syrup into a bottle or other container.

I like to begin by putting my ice in the glass first so that the liquid chills as it pours over the ice.

You can use regular ice cubes, but if you like to use large ice squares or spheres, this is a particularly fun drink for those.

Pour the scotch over the ice followed by the simple syrup. 

Add three dashes of Angostura Bitters.

If you like more or less, it’s okay to adjust but we find three dashes to be a nice amount. 

Stir the drink gently but thoroughly.

Garnish with an orange peel.

If you have a cocktail pick, they look really pretty suspended above the drink.

But if you want to float the peel in the drink, that works too. Serve and enjoy!

Try another twist on an “old fashioned” with our Whisky Cherry Coke Smash made with Crown Royal.

It’s delicious!

More great whisky drinks to enjoy:

If you love a great whisky cocktail, why not try some of these great recipes.

Plum Citrus Whiskey Smash

Black Eyed Susan

Star Fruit and Pineapple Mint Julep

Blueberry Whiskey Corpse Reviver

Southern Comfort Peach Smash

Guinness Whiskey Cream 

Blackberry Whiskey Smash

Plum Citrus Whiskey Smash

Whiskey Cherry Coke Smash

Crown Royal Whisky Sour Apple Cocktail

Pecan Bourbon Cocktail

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A cocktail served in an old fashioned tumbler with an orange peel on a pick on a marble background.

 

 

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Granty Burn Old-Fashioned Scotch Cocktail

The Granty Burn Old Fashioned Scotch Cocktail is made with Speyburn's 10 year single malt scotch, simple syrup, and citrus bitters and served on the rocks.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 1
Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cup or jigger
  • Cocktail Glass
  • Spoon
  • Citrus Peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ oz Speyburn 10 Year Old
  • ½ oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Orange Bitters

Instructions
 

  • Measure the scotch and simple syrup.
  • Add ingredients to a rocks glass with ice and stir well.
  • Garnish with an orange peel.

Notes

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal
Keyword Granty Burn Old-Fashioned
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