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Stirred · 1 serving

Fireside Old-Fashioned

Matthew Belanger's holiday adaptation blending single-malt Scotch, Douglas-fir eau-de-vie, pear liqueur, maple, and bitters.

Short answer

Fireside Old-Fashioned is a stirred cocktail made with single malt scotch whisky, douglas fir eau de vie, pear liqueur, maple syrup, aromatic bitters, and peppermint candy. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fireside Old-Fashioned ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fireside Old-Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Single malt Scotch whisky47.5 ml4.8 cl1.6 oz9.5 parts
Douglas fir eau de vie15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Pear liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Maple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Peppermint Candy1 piece———

Garnish: One small peppermint candy ribbon

Method

How to make Fireside Old-Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear cube, and select one small curled peppermint candy ribbon.

  2. 02

    Measure both single-malt Scotches, Douglas-fir eau-de-vie, pear liqueur, maple syrup, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the drink is very cold, silky, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the large cube in the chilled glass and strain the drink cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one small peppermint candy ribbon naturally at the rim and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Fireside Old-Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Fireside Old-Fashioned questions

What is in a Fireside Old-Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses single malt scotch whisky, douglas fir eau de vie, pear liqueur, maple syrup, aromatic bitters, and peppermint candy.

How long does a Fireside Old-Fashioned take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fireside Old-Fashioned prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Fireside Old-Fashioned alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B083https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/fireside-old-fashioned-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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