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Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned

December 26, 2020 By Steven Leave a Comment

The classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe gets an Italian twist with the addition of the vanilla-anise flavored Galliano liqueur. Galliano is a sweet Italian Liqueur. Its herbal, citrus and woodsy flavors compliment the complexity of the Bourbon old-fashioned perfectly. Equally important, Galliano adds a unique depth of flavor to this classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe. This is perhaps my favorite Galliano cocktail.

Galliano

Galliano originated in the Tuscan region of Italy in the late 1800s. Although Galliano is typically served as a digestif at the end of a meal, it is widely used as a component in many cocktails. Including my Gin & Galliano Sour and Grand Marnier Wallbanger cocktails.

The combination of Bourbon and bitters works really well together. In this cocktail, Galliano with its complex flavor profile of herbs, citrus, wood, and vanilla, acts as a very mild, subtle bitters. Coupled with its herbal qualities, it also adds a hint of sweetness that enhances the Bourbon. The end result is an amazing Old Fashioned cocktail.

This Bourbon old fashioned recipe gets an Italian twist with the addition of Galliano liqueur

Galliano Old Fashioned

Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned Ingredients

  • Bourbon is an American whiskey. It is believed that Bourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky. The American Bourbon Association website has great information about this amazing whiskey.
  • Galliano: Galliano liqueur is golden yellow in color with a light green hue and a cool, iconic bottle shape. The Galliano recipe is a closely guarded secret, similar to a medieval elixir of herbs, plants, roots, barks, spices, and flower seeds. Not to mention, a great compliment to Bourbon.
  • Angostura Bitters and Sugar Cube: These are very traditional Old Fashioned cocktail ingredients. A dash of bitters over the sugar cube gets muddled directly in the Old-Fashioned glass.

Galliano Old Fashioned

Here is my recipe for the Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned

Galliano Old Fashioned
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Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned

Galliano and Bourbon Old fashioned
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: cocktail, Old Fashioned
Servings: 1
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Ounces Bourbon
  • 1 Ounce Galliano Liqueur
  • 1 Sugar Cube
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Garnish

  • Orange Zest

Instructions

  • Add sugar cube and Angostura Bitters to an Old Fashioned glass, muddle well.
  • Add ice, Bourbon and Galliano liqueur, stir briefly
  • Garnish with orange zest
Nutrition Facts
Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 12g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Although this Galliano cocktail is easy to drink, it is of course a potent cocktail. That being said, please drink responsibly!

Galliano Old Fashioned

Thanks for visiting my Food Blog. I hope you enjoy my recipe for Galliano and Bourbon Old Fashioned. Please come back again soon! Cheers and bon appetit, Steven

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