Apple slice
Fruit slices are an easy way to liven up a drink. Take our Apple Cider Old Fashioned for example, which uses thin wedges of apple to enhance this fruity twist on the original recipe, that uses Somerset cider for extra sweetness.
Try different varieties of apple like Pink Ladies, Granny Smith and Gala to get the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Or branch out into pears for a lighter version.
Edible flowers
Give your Old Fashioned a seasonal twist by adding an edible flower garnish. Primrose petals, orchid flowers, lavender or rose. There’s plenty of ways to add a touch of spring to your drink (just make sure to check what you use is edible before sipping!).
Whilst flowers won’t add too much flavour, they definitely level up your cocktail presentation. And any aroma pairs perfectly with the whisky, which naturally contains floral notes as well as complementary flavours of honey and fruits.
Gently place the petals on top of your finished Old Fashioned, or freeze them into ice in advance for a seriously good looking drink. It’s a trick we use in our White Orchid cocktail, a sweet, vanilla twist on an Old Fashioned.