1pt London Fog Old Fashioned Recipe
1pt London Fog Old-Fashioned
Whether you’re more town or more country, the London Fog Old Fashioned has one foot in each world: proper whiskey warmth, bergamot polish, and a low drift of lapsang smoke that nods to the days when the 'Big Smoke' was the center of the world. Civilized, with just a little soot on its cuffs.
STEP 1 - Easy All-Natural Infusion
Infuse Your Spirit:
Combine a 1pt Smoky Infusion Blend Packet with 375ml of Whiskey in any lidded container. Let it infuse for 2 hours (max), then strain, and reserve the infused spirit for your cocktails. (No need to refrigerate - infused spirits can be stored indefinitely at room temperature)
1pt Smoky Infusion Blend Ingredients:
Ceylon Black, Lapsang Souchong, Bergamot, Cornflower Petals
Mocktail* Version:
Substitute water or a zero-proof spirit for the alcohol in this infusion and follow the same steps. If infusing water, omit the addition of additional water from the recipe below. (Non-alcoholic infusions should be refrigerated and used within 30 days)
STEP 2 - Mix Your Drink
| Ingredient | Cocktail (1) | Batch (6+) |
|---|---|---|
| 1pt Smoky-infused Whiskey* | 2.0 oz | 375ml |
| Simple Syrup | 0.5 oz | 3 oz |
| Water | 0.5 oz | 3 oz |
| Orange & Aromatic Bitters | 2 dashes each | 12 dashes total |
Mixing Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. For batching, combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice (adding 2 additional ounces of water to mimic the dilution you usually get from stirring) and serve as normal.
Garnish:
Garnish with an lemon twist to highlight the subtle bergamot hidden within this infusion.
STEP 3 - Enjoy!
For an Added Twist:
No added twist for this one. The power of this drink is its simplicity - let the infusion do all the work.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Cocktails shine especially brightly alongside appetizers that bring out their full range of flavors. For this cocktail, try these ideas based on the vibe you’re going for:
- Simple & Satisfying: Sharp cheddar with crisp apple slices and water crackers, offering a salty, clean contrast that lets the cocktail’s bergamot and smoke come through.
- Classic & Comforting: Mini roast beef toasts with horseradish cream, bringing enough richness to stand up to the whiskey while the lemon and bitters keep everything lifted.
- Elevated & Elegant: Mushroom and Gruyère tartlets, adding earthy depth and buttery warmth that pairs beautifully with the drink’s smoky tea character.