Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re making two variations on the Old Fashioned, the Elder Fashioned and the Elder Fashion. Both feature elderflower liqueur, but take the classic cocktail in different directions. The first was created by Simon Difford and pairs bourbon with elderflower liqueur for a floral riff on the Old Fashioned. The second is a Phil Ward original that swaps the whiskey for gin and deconstructs the classic Old Fashioned recipe to create something completely different. Both cocktails are easy to make and perfect for late-summer sipping. Cheers!
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Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Elderflower Liqueur
01:49 Cocktail History
04:23 Parties
04:59 The Bottles
07:12 Recipe 1
09:31 Recipe 2
11:10 Sips & Sign Off
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THE ELDER FASHIONED RECIPE 7:12
2 oz (60 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 barspoon (~3 ml) Semi-Rich Simple Syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6
Expressed orange oil and peel garnish
THE ELDER FASHION RECIPE 9:31
2 oz (60 ml) Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz (15 ml) St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6
Expressed grapefruit oil and peel garnish
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THE TOOLS
My favorite mixing glass: gatherandset.com/products/professional-crystal-mixing-glass?_pos=1&_psq=professional+mixing+glass&_psid=79880bb7a&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Julep Strainer: gatherandset.com/products/harrison-julep-strainer?_pos=1&_psq=julep&_psid=f7252dacc&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
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Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Kevin
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
Rach.A.Huff
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Home bar, kitchen, & hosting essentials 👉 gatherandset.com
Today we’re making two variations on the Old Fashioned, the Elder Fashioned and the Elder Fashion. Both feature elderflower liqueur, but take the classic cocktail in different directions. The first was created by Simon Difford and pairs bourbon with elderflower liqueur for a floral riff on the Old Fashioned. The second is a Phil Ward original that swaps the whiskey for gin and deconstructs the classic Old Fashioned recipe to create something completely different. Both cocktails are easy to make and perfect for late-summer sipping. Cheers!
Explore House of Bitter Bear bottles 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Filmed & edited by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Elderflower Liqueur
01:49 Cocktail History
04:23 Parties
04:59 The Bottles
07:12 Recipe 1
09:31 Recipe 2
11:10 Sips & Sign Off
———
THE ELDER FASHIONED RECIPE 7:12
2 oz (60 ml) Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 barspoon (~3 ml) Semi-Rich Simple Syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6
Expressed orange oil and peel garnish
THE ELDER FASHION RECIPE 9:31
2 oz (60 ml) Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz (15 ml) St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6
Expressed grapefruit oil and peel garnish
———
THE TOOLS
My favorite mixing glass: gatherandset.com/products/professional-crystal-mixing-glass?_pos=1&_psq=professional+mixing+glass&_psid=79880bb7a&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Julep Strainer: gatherandset.com/products/harrison-julep-strainer?_pos=1&_psq=julep&_psid=f7252dacc&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
———
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Kevin
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
Randall Randall
Nick
Andy Beach
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Loretta
Jake Stickland
John Smail
Thomas Goodearl
Brian and Angela Housler
HuhSJ
Chris Costa
Terry Olson
James Greene
Seriously Nerdy
Gregory Mitchell
Rach.A.Huff
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
